Job Description:

We are currently in search of a Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team here at our Sun Prairie Innovation Center! In this exciting new role you will help with new and existing design solutions, identify opportunities for product and/or process change, and provide technical product support within the organization to maintain production and satisfy customer needs.Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.This is not a remote position and will require 3-4 days a week at our Sun Prairie Innovation Center.Responsibilities:Provide technical leadership in product development projects as part of the New Product Introduction (NPI) team.Review and approve product documentation and ERP changesIdentify opportunities for product improvements or productivity improvementCollaborate with other functional groups as a technical resource for product line.Move designs forward to completion through innovation and collaborationExecute to meet project schedules, budgets, and performance deliverables.Contribute to continuous improvement activities such as warranty analysis, cost reduction, and alternate components evaluationsUse engineering problem solving tools and methods to systematically solve production or customer issues.Develop cost effective, innovative new product design solutions and improving existing designsIdentify opportunities for product or process changes to improve quality or valuePrepare engineering specificationsProvide technical product support within the organization to maintain production and satisfy customer needsEnsure adherence to processes such as Warranty, FRACAS, PCO, NPI, and Quality Audit.Collaborate with others in the Engineering team and other departments to accomplish goals and solve issuesProvide status and information to keep stakeholders informed and engaged of progress on key activities.Support purchasing of materials:Evaluate alternate components against product specificationsProvide input on whether supplier processes are sufficient to meet product specificationsProvide application support to Product Management and Customer ServiceSupport manufacturing and operationsEnsure product design allows for a robust, quality assembly process.As needed, provide product and process expertise.Follow sound engineering and problem-solving principles in the execution of day-to-day workParticipate in NPI activities and Engineering design reviews, including:Provide input to identify new products or product improvementsGovernment and Regulatory ManagementKnow key requirements of safety and regulatory standards pertaining to productsParticipate in and lead activities to ensure products and processes stay in compliance.A successful candidate for this role will have:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering2-3 years of related experienceExperience in the design of medium to high volume products is desirableExperience working within industry codes and standards.Working knowledge of HVAC systems a plus.Strong understanding of filtration and fluid mechanics a plus.Experience bringing new products to market.Working knowledge of SolidWorks; ability to use for design is a plus.Industry experience in consumer products or commercial products that are mass produced.Experience designing products to meet industry regulations, standards, and codes such as those produced or endorsed by ICC, NSF, UL, AHRI, and ASHRAE.Demonstrated understanding of environmental, reliability & qualification testing.Demonstrate high urgency to drive projects/tasks to completion.Ability to plan and manage projects from ideation to implementationA GREAT PLACE TO WORK FOR ALL! At AprilAire our employees are our most important resource. That's why we offer comprehensive benefits and unique company perks, and why we create a shared purpose in giving back to our communities.We care about your health by providing...a comprehensive health insurance plandental and vision insuranceflexible spending accountprogressive wellness programming for you and your family (including fitness programs and incentives)We care about your wellbeing by providing...vacation and holiday paysummer hoursdress for the day (casual dress code)free coffee and popcornemployee discounts on AprilAire productsa fantastic team environmentWe care when you need it most by providing...company-sponsored short and long term disability plansparental leaveemployee assistant programidentity theft protectionbereavement payWe care about your financial wellness by providing...401(k) with company match and generous profit sharingthree types of life insurance coveragecollege savings planscholarship awardsWe care about your growth by providing...tuition reimbursement programlearning and development opportunitiesWe care about our community by...giving back to local charities through fundraising, volunteering, and charitable eventssponsoring employees and immediate family members for their participation in charitable eventsAprilAire does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at AprilAire without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of AprilAire, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by AprilAire as a result of the referral or through other means. Search agreements must be made with a member of the AprilAire Human Resources team to be considered valid.Work authorization in the US is required for all candidates.