Design Engineer

POSITION PURPOSE 

The Design Engineer will participate in the Global Engineering Group and deliver complex design primarily for new products. 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 


* Responsible for the design and development of the product concept for the assigned NPI program.



* 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 designs will have on other subsystems, parts and assemblies and develops technical feasibility & cost impacts vs product requirements. 



* Owns the DFMEA – driving the process and resolutions to each item 



* Responsible for product testing and evaluation  



* Owns execution and timely implementation of the issue resolutions reconciling



* Identify root cause, address and resolve issues and implement corrective actions

Utilize agile/scrum project management methodologies to organize and manage iterative development of the new products


* Lead collaborative discussions with cross-functional teams to share, develop and resolve product design issues 



* Provide regular presentations to stakeholders and leadership regarding project progress.



* Supports product improvement and cost-out opportunities including manufacturing, field, and warranty issues as applicable


* Travel periodically to BAC manufacturing facilities to assist with prototype or pilot fabrication and assembly

NATURE & SCOPE 

The Design Engineer reports directly to the Global Engineering 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 mechanical engineering or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience  


* Working knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and product development process (Agile/scrum/ stage-gate / NPI) 



* Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Autodesk Inventor or equivalent) and Excel 



* Proficiency in reading understanding and generating 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 ...