Sr. R&D Product Development Designer

Location: Texas

ABOUT US:

Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical processes. We offer innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions for customers where humidity, temperature, energy efficiency, and uptime are mission-critical. Sustainability is an important part of Munters' business strategy and value creation.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Munters R&D group develops new products for the Data Center Cooling market. The Sr. R&D Designer develops, maintains, and releases mechanical design packages for new product development, prototypes, lab testing, product improvements, and production implementation.

This role provides senior-level CAD design, drawing, BOM, and engineering documentation support while working with R&D Engineering, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, vendors, and laboratory teams. The role requires strong ownership of design details, manufacturability, configuration control, and release readiness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Senior Mechanical Design & CAD Development

* Develop and maintain complex 3D models and 2D drawings for data center cooling products.

* Support hydronic piping, sheet metal, structural parts, brackets, coil/fan interfaces, CDUs, chillers, evaporators, and condensers.

* Create and release manufacturing drawings with proper dimensions, tolerances, notes, materials, finishes, weld requirements, and inspection details.

* Perform layout studies, clearance checks, interference reviews, serviceability checks, and manufacturability reviews before drawing release.

* Support design standardization, cost reduction, supplier changes, and product improvements through the ECR/ECO process.

BOM, PDM & Configuration Control

* Create, update, and maintain engineering BOMs, part numbers, assembly structures, and drawing packages in the applicable PDM/ERP systems.

* Ensure design documentation is complete, accurate, revision-controlled, and aligned with the released product configuration.

* Coordinate drawing and BOM updates with Engineering, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers.

* Review vendor drawings, 3D models, datasheets, and component interfaces for fit, form, function, and manufacturability.

Prototype, Lab & Product Development Support

* Support prototype builds, lab test units, design validation activities, and engineering change implementation.

* Collaborate with VA and TX lab teams on fit checks, component layouts, piping arrangements, instrumentation mounting, and test apparatus.

* Assist with field issues, C2/warranty topics, nonconformance reviews, and corrective actions when design documentation is involved.

* Provide practical design input to improve assembly, serviceability, reliability, manufacturability, and quality.

Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination

* Act as a senior design resource for assigned programs, helping define drawing scope, priorities, timing, and release deliverables.

* Mentor designers, drafters, and technical support personnel in CAD standards, drawing quality, and configuration discipline.

* Participate in design reviews, ECO reviews, supplier discussions, lab build reviews, and manufacturing readiness meetings.

* Communicate risks, open items, schedule impacts, and required decisions to engineers, project leaders, and managers.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

* Advanced proficiency with Solid Works 3D CAD software, including large assemblies, sheet metal, weldments, and 2D detailing.

* Strong knowledge of mechanical drawing standards, tolerancing, GD&T principles, materials, finishes, manufacturing processes, and assembly requirements.

* Working knowledge of HVAC, hydronic systems, data center cooling equipment, piping, valves, pumps, coils, fans, and heat exchangers.

* Experience with PDM/PLM/ERP systems, BOM management, part number creation, drawing release, and ECO/ECR workflows.

* Ability to interpret engineering requirements, project specifications, vendor data, and manufacturing feedback.

* Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, ownership mindset, and ability to identify design risks before release.

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.

* Effective written and verbal communication skills across engineering, manufacturing, quality, lab, supplier, and management teams.

DESIRED

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

* Associate's degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field;
Bachelor's degree preferred.

* Equivalent experience may be considered.

* 7+ years of relevant mechanical design / CAD experience in HVAC, industrial equipment, data center cooling, refrigeration, hydronic systems, sheet metal, or piping.

* Demonstrated experience creating production-ready drawings, complex assemblies, BOMs, and released engineering documentation.

* Experience supporting new product development, prototype builds, lab testing, product sustaining, or manufacturing implementation.

* Experience with design for…