Design Engineer

Overview

Join our dynamic engineering team to support and develop new products for the leader in the Food Retailing Industry. This position will support a variety of new and existing products and projects.

The Design Engineer will work within our engineering team to support the execution of large and small product releases. This role will collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Product Management, Manufacturing, Program Management, Supply Chain, etc.) to deliver the Hussmann promise of continuously providing the most customer‑focused solutions in the Food Retail Industry.

• Collaborate with Lead Engineers on conceptual design and overall development of refrigerated display cases
• Design for Manufacturing using knowledge in formed sheet metal, fabricated copper tubing, electrical assemblies, welded structural frames, product sub‑assemblies, and top‑level system assemblies
• Understand our customers’ needs and follow the processes required for developing and releasing the product at a high quality level, on time to customer request
• Plan and coordinate implementation of product releases within PLM system
• Support the improvement of overall innovation, quality, function, and cost of the product
• Initiate studies of new and existing designs to incorporate new cost‑effective technology to maintain our competitive edge
• Collaborate with project team of multi‑functional and multi‑departmental personnel for on‑time release of quality and cost‑effective products
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting efforts and implement corrective actions for products, processes, and tooling
• Deliver accuracy of all engineering information issued regarding assigned projects, including PLM related attributes, BOM structure, product specifications, test reports, and design review documentation
• Participate in engineering gate review deliverables within the design release process (Design Reviews, DFMEAs, DVP&R, etc.)
• Support the completion of programs on schedule and on budget, meeting all technical and customer requirements
• Validate new designs through prototype builds and first‑article inspections; support the resolution of any issues identified on the manufacturing floor
• Maintain technical competence and up‑to‑date knowledge on all relevant mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and computer technologies; attend training courses as needed
• Support the development of test plans and configurations, support test execution, and analyze/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications
• Execute tasks with minimal direction

• 0+ years of Product Design and Evaluation experience
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Competent using 3D solid modeling (Solid Edge preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, oral & written
• Strong problem‑solving skills

• Low‑level project management experience and a general understanding of Manufacturing processes
• Understand refrigeration systems, thermo‑dynamics, heat transfer, and structural analysis principles; basic electrical component knowledge
• Sheet metal Design experience a plus
• PLM System Experience – Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.
• CAE Experience – CFD/FEA

Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting
• Paid Time‑Off Benefits – Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation

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