Design Engineer II

Overview

The primary responsibility of this position is new product development for the Cove dishwasher brand. This role is accountable for the design and development of components and systems involved in the complete design of the dishwasher. It includes applying principles of fluid mechanics and heat transfer to improve dishwasher performance, enhance efficiency, and meet regulatory requirements.

This position also supports the transition of new designs into the production environment and assists with design-related issues for products currently in production. The role involves working closely with the production team to analyze field service data, identify root causes, and develop design solutions.

• Generate and convert ideas into working design solutions, 3D modeling, drafting, tooling and testing while working both independently and within cross‑functional teams.
• Design dishwasher system components including plastic parts, sheet metal, electro‑mechanicals, structural members, etc.
• Conduct cost analysis and other feasibility studies as required.
• Lead tolerance stack‑ups and content assessments to ensure assembly and fabrication capability.
• Manage engineering change requests to move designs through development and production release processes.
• Direct, review, and approve work done by Mechanical Designers.
• Coordinate test plans with Lab Technicians, execute performance testing, and analyze data to validate design improvements and concepts.
• Use diagnostic, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills to address issues related to design, assembly, reliability, quality, fabrication, and testing.

• Solid Works – intermediate proficiency.
• Microsoft Excel – intermediate proficiency.
• FEA (Ansys) – proficiency.
• CFD (Fluent) – proficiency.
• LabVIEW – some knowledge.
• Hydraulic systems, thermodynamic systems, finite element analysis and CFD – design experience.

• Sheet Metal – intermediate proficiency.
• Plastics – intermediate proficiency.
• Design experience with hydraulic systems, thermodynamic systems, finite element analysis and CFD.

• Bachelor’s or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of related engineering experience.

• Competitive compensation based on skills.
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous 401(k) savings and profit sharing.
• On‑site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths.
• Education assistance and internal training programs.
• Electric vehicle charging.
• Maternity & paternity leave.
• Interested in learning more about our robust benefits package we offer.

This position requires a pre‑employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.