Mechanical Engineer

Title : Mechanical Engineer

Location : Minneapolis, Minnesota

Contract role

Skills : Mechanical Engineer, HVAC (Compressors, Fans, coils etc)

Job Description & Skill Requirement :

Create engineering documentation, including SolidWorks, modeling, fabrication, and purchase drawings that conform to Daikin standards

Apply tolerances and use GD&T tools to ensure designs meet functional and manufacturing requirements

Drive the execution of the new product development phase-gate process, demonstrating appropriate design maturity and growth across various milestones

Work cross-functionally with groups such as design, test, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain to ensure product design meets business needs

Translate engineering / marketing intent into manufacturing documentation

Exhibit a sense of design and mechanical aptitude with abstract thinking and reasoning skills

Demonstrate creative ability, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness

Complete work assignments within a determined time frame and use judgment in deciding assignment goals

Gain knowledge of design and manufacturing practices, processes, and Daikin products

Be part of and function in a team environment, including cross-functional and inter-departmental teams

Manage mid-level design projects

Review junior designers work and train other designers to perform their work

Contribute expertise to key HVAC subsystems, including Compressors, Fans, motors, and variable speed technologies, Coils, etc.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field

Minimum 10 years in product development, with a proven track record of leading complex engineering projects

Demonstrated ability to architect new products and contribute to new technology development projects.

HVAC industry experience

Experience with component design and HVAC products

A proactive, innovative spirit and a relentless drive to develop world-class HVAC solutions.

Experience with machinery component design and / or HVAC products

SolidWorks experience

Ability to create moderately complex parts and assemblies, interpreting technical specifications and applying GD&T

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to clearly articulate issues and solutions