Lead Design Engineer

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 Lead Design Engineer will be responsible for leading an engineering team in the execution of a variety of Engineering projects, including new product releases, product modifications, value engineering, and quality / manufacturing corrective actions. This role will work 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.

• Responsible for leading the conceptual design and overall development of refrigerated display case modifications and implementing corrective actions for quality or manufacturing issues.

• 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.

• Leading and improving the 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.

• Performs hands‑on troubleshooting efforts and implements corrective actions for products, processes, and tooling.

• Drive accuracy within team for all engineering information issued regarding assigned projects. This includes PLM related attributes, BOM structure, product specifications, test reports, design review documentation, etc.

• Validate new designs through prototype builds and first‑article inspections. Lead the resolution of any issues identified on the manufacturing floor

• Develop and communicate project plans and status.

• Maintain technical competence and up‑to‑date knowledge on all relevant mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and computer technologies. Attend training courses as needed.

• Direct and approve work of Engineers and Designers

• Train, coach and develop team members

• Leads the development of test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications

• Execute tasks and lead projects with minimal direction

• Develop analytical metrics/tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of internal processes

• 7+ years of Product Design experience, preferably in the Refrigeration industry

• People leader experience, preferred.

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

• Microsoft Office proficient

• Competent using 3D solid modeling (Solid Edge preferred)

• Excellent communication skills, oral & written.

• Strong problem‑solving skills

• Project management experience and a general understanding of Manufacturing processes preferred

• Understand refrigeration systems, thermo‑dynamics, heat transfer and structural analysis principles. Intermediate electrical component, controls, and circuit knowledge.

• Sheet metal Design experience a plus.

• PLM System Experience – Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.

• MRP System Experience – Oracle, Mapics, BAAN, SAP etc.

Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your…