What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Design Engineer position at Bradford White Corporation?
Primary Function:
The Sr. Design Engineer - Mechanical is responsible for the development of new products. This includes new product platform design support, from concept development to production.
Responsibilities:
- Support/lead the design and development of new and/or improved products.
- Coordinate/oversee development, validation, and verification testing.
- Support the coordination of product launches.
Job Requirements:
- 5 years’ experience in an applicable role is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required.
- Experience developing FMEAs, test plans, DFM and stack-ups is required.
- Strong understanding and demonstrated experience in the following (not all inclusive)
- Heat transfer, fluid flow, thermodynamics.
- Combustion, heat exchanger design, multi-pass heat exchangers, pre-mix combustion systems, atmospheric combustion systems
- Appliance design, HVAC design
- Pressure vessel design, material selection.
- Experience in sheet metal, injection molding, machining and cast parts a plus.
- Design for Manufacturability (high-volume, low-cost manufacturing)
- Ability to quickly grasp and implement new ideas, concepts, and programs to improve product and department efficiency.
- Proficient in standard business-related software such as Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-starter: Adept at meeting performance goals both individually as well as through teams.
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 in 2024 we had been recognized as an Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award Winner for the fifth 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.
