Design Engineer - Baltimore Aircoil Company

POSITION PURPOSE

 The Designer Engineer will be participating in the Global Engineering Group and will be responsible for delivering complex design. These designs should meet functional and manufacturability requirements while maintaining accuracy and adherence to the BAC’s Global Design Standards and compliance to applicable regulatory requirements.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Designs complex sub-assemblies and product modules with general direction of design intent per BAC’s and industry’s standards
• Explore the impact that proposed design will have on other subsystems, parts and assemblies
• Owns the DFMEA – driving the process and resolutions to each item
• Responsible for product testing and evaluation
• Owns reconciling the master model,  BOMs and configurations (MUS) with the validated design
• Responsible for the developing and delivering the functioning concept for the assigned NPI program.
• Shares the responsibility of owning overall product design with the Design Team Lead
• Owns the product validation schedule (what needs to be done, how long etc.)
• Ensures the design is consistent with the analytical outcomes / reconciles the design
• Verifies all the product design output are accurate 
• Manages small scale Technical Projects and maintain detailed record of all work.
• Lead collaborative discussions with cross-functional teams to share, develop and resolve  product design issues
• Provides support for Special Design Quotes and job support for customer orders.
• Supports product improvement and cost-out opportunities
• Participates with product development project teams on pilots.
• Owns execution & timely implementation of the issue resolutions 
• Identify root cause, address and resolve issues and implement corrective actions
• Provides support for Manufacturing, Marketing, Application and Sales, Field issues and Warranty Serivices.
• Estimates costs, scope of work and efforts for given assignments.

NATURE & SCOPE

The Design Engineer reports directly to the Global Enigineering Manager – NPI.  The individual will work directly with the Team leads, Engineers, Designers, Cross-functional members and/or project manager of any projects in which he or she participates. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience
• Root Cause Analysis and product development process (stage-gate / NPI)
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Autodesk Inventor or equivalent) and Excel
• Proficiency in 2D engineering / technical dwgs.
• Sheet metal design experience
• Project management Experience - desired
• DFMA design (design for manufacturing & assembly)
• Hands-on prototype building and testing experience
• Highly Variable and modular product design
• Autodesk Vault or equivalent system knowledge
• HVAC / Refrigeration system working knowledge

Required Experience/Certification:

• BS in Engineering or equivalent
• CAD certificate preferred or min 3 Years (4000 hrs) of hands-on CAD experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 50% of the time.   Domestic travel up to 10% of the time may be required.

Experience

• 3 year(s): Experience inclusive of mechanical equipment design

Education

• Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)