Mechanical Designer IV - Part Time

AAON; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AAON in Longview, TX is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to develop models and assemblies using CAD for HVAC equipment. You will provide technical leadership to the Mechanical Design Team and serve as liaison with the Design Manager.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and management to ensure integrated, safe, compliant designs and smooth production launches.

Qualifications

• A two-year technical degree is preferred, and 10 years’ experience in the HVAC industry or equivalent experience in a similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Develops models and drawings including conceptual designs and new technologies using CAD.
• Provides technical and team leadership through coaching and mentorship for the Mechanical Design Team, and acts as liaison between the team and the Manager, Design.
• Reviews schematics for designs and makes design recommendations.
• Collaborates with other designers and engineers to ensure that the structural and mechanical designs integrate seamlessly with other systems.
• Collaborates with Engineers, management, and other creative departments to determine design solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

CAD

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

Job Description

• Develops models and drawings including conceptual designs and new technologies using computer design software (CAD).
• Provides technical and team leadership through coaching and mentorship for the Mechanical Design Team, and acts as liaison between the team and the Manager, Design.
• Reviews schematics for designs and makes design recommendations.
• Collaborates with other designers and engineers to ensure that the structural and mechanical designs integrate seamlessly with other systems.
• Collaborates with Engineers, management, and other creative departments to determine design solutions.
• Provides support to production team during prototypes and production launch to facilitate seamless releases and is trusted as a point person or go to for manufacturing issues.
• Seeks ways to implement new ideas and technologies.
• Keeps pace with the processing of orders in-house (SPAS).
• Collaborates with the Design Engineering team to develop design standards.
• Confers with engineering management to complete assigned projects.
• Provides complete bills of material by defining when, where, and why specific parts are used.
• Supports DFMEAs, PFMEAs, CFD, FEA, and Seismic evaluations and testing.
• Understands safety standards including but not limited to UL, CE, NEC, IBC, and NFPA
• Maintains and builds professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, or participating in professional societies.

Job Summary

Responsible for developing and creating models and assemblies using CAD for various types of HVAC equipment—including conceptual designs. Reviews schematics for designs and makes design recommendations. Provides technical and team leadership for the Mechanical Design Team through coaching and mentorship, and acts as liaison between the team and the Manager, Design.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops models and drawings including conceptual designs and new technologies using computer design software (CAD).
• Provides technical and team leadership through coaching and mentorship for the Mechanical Design Team, and acts as liaison between the team and the Manager, Design.
• Reviews schematics for designs and makes design recommendations.
• Collaborates with other designers and engineers to ensure that the structural and mechanical designs integrate seamlessly with other systems.
• Collaborates with Engineers, management, and other creative departments to determine design solutions.
• Provides support to production team during prototypes and production launch to facilitate seamless releases and is trusted as a point person or go to for manufacturing issues.
• Seeks ways to implement new ideas and technologies.
• Keeps pace with the processing of orders in-house (SPAS).
• Collaborates with the Design Engineering team to develop design standards.
• Confers with engineering management to complete assigned projects.
• Provides complete bills of material by defining when, where, and why specific parts are used.
• Supports DFMEAs, PFMEAs, CFD, FEA, and Seismic evaluations and testing.
• Understands safety standards including but not limited to UL, CE, NEC, IBC, and NFPA
• Maintains and builds professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, or participating in professional societies.

Education And Experience Requirements

A two-year technical degree is preferred, and 10 years’ experience in the HVAC industry or equivalent experience in a similar industry.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excels in mechanical and structural analysis of assemblies.
• Demonstrates excellent mechanical, structural and design aptitude.
• Communicates effectively in written and spoken form.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure, team environment.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to manufacturing facilities with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office setting.
• Occasional travel as required.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.