Refrigeration Design Engineer

Position Type: Regular Full Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: 4 Year Degree Category: Engineering

Description: 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.

Qualifications: 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.