AprilAire · 9 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer II - Product Quality
Sun Prairie, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAprilAire is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II with a focus on Product Quality to join their engineering team at the Sun Prairie Innovation Center. The role involves providing cross-functional support throughout the New Product Development process, developing cost-effective design solutions, and preparing engineering specifications and production documentation.
Consumer ElectronicsHealth CareHome Health CareRetail
Hiring Manager
Claudine Baccheschi, SHRM-CP (she/her)
Responsibilities
Plan and direct testing of new products, components and materials and the improving and updating of existing products and components
Participate on cross functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs
Provide status and information to keep stakeholders informed of progress on key test plan activities and outcomes
Create, maintain, and obtain approval of Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R)
Identify product or productivity improvement opportunities
Collaborate with other functional groups as a technical resource for product line
Be a technical voice in design reviews and design decisions
Prepare production samples and prototypes for testing at internal and external labs
Install units for field performance testing
Support process improvement and cost reduction projects without compromising product quality
Coordinate with vendors for obtaining parts and samples for test tooling
Prepare testing set ups (i.e. equipment, fixtures, etc.), build test fixtures as required and perform tests according to procedures
Monitor test data, analyze and prepare test reports
Collaborate with Product Management to ensure products are meeting customers expectations
Use engineering problem solving tools and methods to systematically solve production or customer issues
Develop and/or recommend improved or new testing procedures
Review and approve CRs and CNs in the Windchill PLM system
Collaborate with others in the Engineering team and other departments to accomplish goals and solve issues
Initiate purchase orders and requisitions
Act as a technical resource to other departments to address and resolve inquiries and problems
Collaborate with Lab Operation team on planning and executing tests
Follow engineering and problem-solving principles in the execution of day-to-day work
Provide technical input in NPI activities and Engineering design reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar disciplines
3+ years of product engineering experience including new product design and sustaining activities
Experience in the design of high volume products is desirable
Experience working within industry codes and standards
Understanding of robust engineering practices with experience in the following a plus: Constructing test plans and conducting developmental testing of humidification, refrigeration systems, filtration, and ventilation
Investigating field returned warranty unit and determining solutions when issues occur
Passion for improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and achieving the goal of healthy air
Experience having a primary role on a team to bring new products to market using a New Product Development process
Working knowledge of SolidWorks; ability to use for design is a plus
Industry experience in consumer products, commercial products and/or electronic products that are mass produced
Must have effective technical communication skills
Must be able to produce professional and usable engineering output with minimal direction
Working knowledge of regulations, standards, and codes such as those produced or endorsed by, but not limited to, IEC, IEEE, NEMA, NEC, UL, AHRI, and ASHRAE
Understanding of Design for Six Sigma is a plus
Experience with Windchill PLM is a plus
Demonstrated understanding of environmental, reliability & qualification testing
Teamwork, ability to work cohesively in a team environment
Motivation, high energy. demonstrate high urgency while working within the team environment to drive projects/tasks to completion in order to meet project deadlines
Project Management skills, ability to plan and manage projects from ideation to implementation
Company
AprilAire
Aprilaire provides healthy air systems to maintain the indoor air quality in homes.
501-1000 employees
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