Summary
The Refrigeration Design Engineer is responsible for the design and development of new and redesign of existing self-contained commercial refrigeration products from inception through testing, agency approval and into production.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Actively participate in the New Product Development (NPD) process either as the team leader or the Engineering Department representative.
- Develop and manage project schedules related to new and existing product designs.
- Review the overall progress of each project and provide the department manager with a detailed monthly progress report.
- Create a positive work atmosphere and attitude, level of cooperation and general leadership to provide a positive influence on the development of subordinates.
- Participate on cross functional teams to launch products, resolve issues, and support product improvements.
- Search for high quality, lower cost components and assemblies; identify and implement cost reduction ideas and programs to meet the cost reduction goals of the department.
- Design and develop new commercial refrigeration products; identify the selection of components to meet the design objectives of a product and to maximize component standardization.
- Guide the design and fabrication of all sheet metal parts and assemblies through drafting and the model shop; oversee and guide the detailed construction of prototypes; guide and review all development testing of new products as assigned.
- Document product designs by preparing bills of materials, cost analysis, drawings, and engineering change requests.
- Work with manufacturing to ensure manufacturability of new products.
- Prepare and make submittals to regulatory engineers.
- Draft new product specifications and installation instructions.
- Redesign existing products to keep the product line current with changing federal, state, and regional requirements, in addition to changing market demand.
- Supply technical support to the Service Department when needed.
- Lead in redesigning systems to improve overall long-term system quality, improve efficiency and reduce cost.
- Develop engineering solutions to product related issues through problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
- Coordinate project work internally with the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget.
- Work with suppliers to improve quality and resolve product issues.
- Assist manufacturing with product launches and issue resolution.
- All other duties as assigned.
- The Refrigeration Design Engineer is an office-based role. Regular, predictable on-site attendance is required. Eligibility for up to one (1) remote workday per week may be permitted, subject to business needs and departmental guidelines.
- Perform core job responsibilities through regular in-person collaboration, including participation in meetings, team discussions, and cross-functional coordination.
- Collaborate with fellow team members and leadership in a shared work environment to support innovation and timely decision-making, problem-solving, and operational effectiveness.
- Maintain a consistent on-site presence to support and respond to day-to-day business needs, including attendance of scheduled meetings and real-time collaboration as needed to ensure alignment on department and company priorities.
- Meet regularly with manager in-person to align on workload, priorities, performance, and ongoing professional development.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Five or more years of related experience required.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company-paid background check required upon hire.