Design Engineer
united states
About the Company:
Throughout a history dating back to 1881, Bradford White Corporation has been manufacturing some of the most high-performing, technologically advanced, and energy-saving products to the world market. While many manufacturers continue to move production out of the country, we continue to invest in America.
We are proud to have millions of products installed for millions of satisfied customers all over the world. Our essential products continue to support the health, safety, sanitation, and infrastructure of communities and for 2023 we’ve been recognized as an Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award Winner for the fourth straight year.
For the Bradford White family of companies, customer satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver products that are Built to be the Best®. Today, we employ more than 1900 employees with headquarters in suburban Philadelphia and manufacturing operations in Middleville and Niles, Michigan and Rochester, New Hampshire.
Primary Function:
The Design Engineer’s primary role is to support minor/major development projects involving the design and manufacturing of water heating products.
Responsibilities:
Conceptualizes designs and analyzes/selects appropriate materials and processes.
Performs engineering calculations, tolerance stack-ups, FMEAs on design concepts.
Works with Designers to create models and drawings in AutoCAD and Inventor.
May create own 3D models in Inventor.
Researches and understands the basic requirements of appropriate manufacturing standards for components, subassemblies, and heaters.
Performs components and heater cost analysis.
Supports the creation of documentation (drawings, manuals, labels, literature)
Supports production as needed.?
Researches and understands the applicable industry and government standards (CSA, CE, UL, NSF, ASME, etc.). Ensure products are compliant, through in-house testing before 3rd party testing.
Works with Tech. Service, Quality and Warranty teams to resolve quality issues
Works with R&D Technicians to create test plans and perform tests. Evaluates testing results and determines next steps based on results.
Will be working with all departments, Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, Product Management, Tech. Service and Warranty throughout development cycle.
Minor project management duties to ensure projects meet the timeline, project cost, performance, quality and safety requirements.
Educational and Technical Requirements include:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher
(0-5) years’ experience in a Mechanical Engineering/Product Design Environment.
Sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles with practical, hands-on approach to analysis and problem solving
Strong understanding of the following:
heat transfer, fluid flow, thermodynamics
combustion, heat exchanger design, multi-pass heat exchangers, pre-mix combustion systems, atmospheric combustion systems preferred
appliance design, HVAC design preferred
pressure vessel design, material selection preferred
Ability to quickly grasp and implement new ideas, concepts, and programs to improve product and department efficiency.
Experience in sheet metal, injection molding, machining and cast parts preferred.