Product Designer

Mechanical Designer

Reports To: Engineering Manager – Fan Coils

Position Summary

The Mechanical Product Designer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and support of mechanical systems in Applied HVAC products. This role serves as the technical owner for mechanical product design, ensuring standard and custom solutions meet performance requirements, manufacturing objectives, regulatory standards, and cost targets. The position works closely with Electrical Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management and other product teams to support product development, custom engineering requests and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain mechanical assemblies, sheet metal components, structural elements, and bills of materials for Applied HVAC products.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D models, drawings, and product documentation using SolidWorks, DraftSight, PDM, and ERP systems.
• Support new product development, product standardization, cost reduction, and engineering change management activities.
• Develop and execute product validation plans, including laboratory testing, performance testing, and design verification activities.
• Lead design reviews, FMEAs, risk assessments, and pre-production build reviews.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to improve assembly efficiency, product quality, and design-for-manufacturing outcomes.
• Support production, field service, quality, and customer-related technical issues through troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and certifications including CSA, UL, AHRI, and building codes.
• Work cross-functionally with Electrical design, suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Technology Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for manufactured products, HVAC equipment, or industrial equipment.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks, CAD systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with product development processes, engineering change controls, and manufacturing support.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assemblies, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design and application of AHU’s, Fan Coils, Terminals and other commercial HVAC equipment
• Experience with refrigeration, heat transfer, airflow, and thermal systems.
• Manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• Experience with electrical and control systems integration.
• Experience conducting product testing, validation, and qualification activities.
• Knowledge of UL, CSA, AHRI, and related HVAC industry standards.

Key Competencies

• Mechanical Design
• Product Development
• HVAC Design Fundamentals
• Sheet Metal and Structural Design
• Design for Manufacturability
• Product Validation and Testing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Manufacturing Support
• Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Technical Documentation