Electrical Design Engineer

Job Overview

We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer who will work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sustaining Engineering to bridge design intent and factory execution.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical bridge between design intent and factory execution, driving design decisions that reduce complexity, eliminate rework, improve throughput, and lower total cost.
• Lead Design for Manufacturing/Safety (DFM) reviews for new and existing equipment designs to ensure manufacturing readiness prior to release.
• Identify and eliminate manufacturability risks related to tolerances, assembly sequence, access, ergonomics, tooling, and safety.
• Drive design simplification, part reduction, modularization, and standardization initiatives across EDE programs.
• Ensure designs support line‑rate production targets with minimal engineering intervention.
• Embed Design for Safety principles into all designs from concept through release, ensuring hazards are eliminated or mitigated at the design level, not through procedural controls.
• Ensure designs support safe manufacturing, assembly, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning, with appropriate access, guarding, and serviceability.
• Eliminate unsafe manufacturing practices (e.g., manual drilling, unsafe rework, poor access) through robust design solutions, sub‑assemblies, fixtures, and poka‑yoke features.
• Ensure ergonomic and human‑factors considerations are addressed to reduce injury risk during build and service activities.
• Participate in peer, manufacturing, and leadership design reviews with clear accountability for manufacturability and safety outcomes.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to incorporate factory feedback early and continuously.
• Support PFMEA, virtual builds, and manufacturing sign‑off activities as part of the design release process.
• Act as a technical escalation point for manufacturability and safety issues identified during build or production ramp‑up.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce DFM guidelines, standard work, and design checklists within EDE.
• Ensure compliance with internal drafting standards and applicable codes (e.g., ASME Y14).
• Support engineering change management by ensuring changes improve manufacturability and do not introduce downstream risk.
• Enable VA/VE initiatives focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, and cycle‑time reduction.
• Analyze manufacturing defects, rework, and non‑conformances to drive permanent design improvements.
• Contribute to SKU reduction, standard part adoption, and reuse targets across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Technical/Associate Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in equipment design, manufacturing engineering, or DFM‑focused roles.
• Senior‑level product design experience delivering complex equipment designs in a production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems and drive alignment across multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo 9, with working knowledge of Windchill PLM and SAP.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, forming, welding, and assembly processes.
• Demonstrated experience releasing production‑ready designs in an OEM manufacturing environment.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and defend technical recommendations.
• Ability to interpret and influence PFMEA, tolerance strategies, and assembly sequencing.
• Working knowledge of industry standards and practices relevant to air handling and OEM equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting high‑volume or rate‑driven manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with structured change control and PLM systems (Windchill preferred).
• Background in industrial or large‑scale equipment (HVAC, enclosures, modular systems, machinery).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng / P.L.Eng / P.Tech) designation or eligibility.
• Familiarity with standards and regulations related to data center equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to work‑life balance and employee well‑being.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.

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