Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

11 holidays

Health insurance

401k match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Nortek Air Solutions seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of new HVAC products. You will drive concepts through production, using simulations and tests to validate performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet demanding requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, strong CAD skills, and an ability to optimize for manufacturability and cost, with occasional travel in North America.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Aerospace or related field required.
• 5+ years in product design and development.
• Experience with FEA/CFD and CAD tools.
• Ability to review drawings and calculations with precision.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design and develop new products.
• Run simulations, prototyping, testing and reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet requirements.
• Optimize designs for performance, manufacturability and cost.

Skills

FEA

CFD

3D CAD

Technical drawing review

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

ANSYS

Vault

Job description

About Nortek Air Solutions

Nortek Air Solutions is a leading manufacturer of custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems serving customers across North America. Since June 2021, Nortek Air Solutions has been part of Madison Industries, a Chicago-based company. Together with Madison Industries, we are more than 20,000 employees worldwide and a recognized leader in air movement, indoor air quality, and ventilation solutions.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a talented and creative Senior Mechanical Engineer who is fueled by a passion for engineering, driven by an uncompromising standard of excellence, humble in approach, eager to remain hands-on, and motivated by the toughest technical challenges where others see barriers, but you see opportunity. In this key role, you will be responsible for the conceptualization, design, and development of new products while helping establish new standards of engineering excellence and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct design simulations, prototyping, testing, analyses, and team reviews to ensure designs meet technical, performance, and quality standards
• Drive new product development initiatives from concept through production.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and translate them into innovative design solutions.
• Apply technical expertise and a strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes to optimize product designs for performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement in product design and development processes.
• Review and approve technical drawings, including structural calculations and steel/aluminum welding specifications.
• Occasional travel may be required within North America (up to 1 or 2 times per year)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in product design and development.
• Experience using simulation and validation tools such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Strong engineering aptitude with a focus on mechanical system design in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Engineering 3D CAD software.
• Ability to review and approve technical drawings and engineering calculations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex design challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Autodesk Inventor experience, including design automation and Vault experience, preferred.
• Experience with ANSYS Mechanical Enterprise or CFD Premium (Fluent).
• Experience in sheet metal design.
• Knowledge of innovative product development processes and project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with steel and aluminum fabrication and welding practices.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and/or centrifugal fans.

Benefits

• Starting at 4 weeks of paid time off for vacation/sick
• 11 paid holidays
• Company provided health insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options
• 401-k match of 50% on your contribution up to 6%
• Education Reimbursement of $5,250/year for qualifying programs and courses Nortek Air Solutions offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

To learn more about Nortek Air Solutions, please visit our company website at http://www.nortekair.com/.

Nortek Air Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex national origin, age disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by federal or state law.

Nortek Air Solutions builds efficient, dependable and long-lasting heating and cooling systems that create ideal environments for working, living and learning. As the largest manufacturer of custom air handlers in North America, our engineers, designers and representatives work together with our customers to make solutions that keep commercial, healthcare, educational and industrial spaces running all over North America. Our company’s legacy of innovation began in the early 1900s, when our founders made it their mission to bring better heating and cooling solutions to building occupants who needed them most. Today, we are continuing that tradition by using the latest technologies and what we have learned since 1935, in the unification of our companies, brands and people, to help create a better tomorrow, every day.