Product Engineer II

Overview: AprilAire is an industry leading provider of healthy air solutions who is committed to our mission; everyone deserves healthy air.
You will join a team of professionals who are passionate, customer focused, adaptable, and leading the way for new HVAC technologies and innovative thinking.
We are proud to be in over 7 million homes and look forward to our continued success.
Give your career a breath of fresh air today and consider joining our team! AprilAire is currently seeking an Product Engineer II to join our Dehumidification team here at our Sun Prairie Innovation Center! In this exciting new role you will help to develop, maintain, and ensure conformance to the specifications and performance of the dehumidification product line that serves one of America's fastest growing industries.
You'll be an active member of the team that manages product from start to finish; from innovation, to design and development, and beyond! Responsibilities: The Engineer II will be tasked with responsibilities in the following key areas: Preparing engineering specifications Providing technical product support to the organization Developing cost effective, innovative new product design solutions and improving existing designs Identifying and implementing changes to improve value and product robustness Execution Move designs forward to completion through innovation and collaboration Execute project schedules, budgets, and performance deliverables.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities such as warranty analysis, cost reduction, and alternate components evaluations Use engineering problem solving tools and methods to systematically solve production or customer issues.
Process Ensure adherence to processes such as FMEA, Warranty, FRACAS, PCO, NPI, and Quality Audit.
Collaborate with others in the Engineering team and other departments to accomplish goals and solve issues Provide status and information to keep stakeholders informed and engaged of progress on key activities.
Technical Support purchasing of materials Provide application support to Product Management and Customer Service Provide technical input for Continuous Improvement projects (Cost and Quality) Collaborate with Lab Operation team and Product Approval team Support manufacturing and operations Follow engineering and problem-solving principles in the execution of day-to-day work Provide technical input in NPI activities and Engineering design reviews.
Qualifications: A successful candidate for this role will have: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or similar disciplines Requires 3+ years of product engineering experience including new product design and sustaining activities Experience designing products that include refrigeration systems such as in appliances, HVAC products, or automotive products required Industry experience in consumer products, commercial products and/or electronic products that are mass produced.
Working knowledge of SolidWorks Strong ability to communicate cross-functionally Project management experience preferred Experience in the design of high volume products is desirable Experience working within industry codes and standards strongly preferred A 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.
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a comprehensive health insurance plan dental and vision insurance flexible spending account progressive wellness programming for you and your family (including fitness programs and incentives) We care about your wellbeing by providing.
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vacation and holiday pay summer hours dress for the day (casual dress code) free coffee and popcorn employee discounts on AprilAire products a fantastic team environment We care when you need it most by providing.
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company-sponsored short and long term disability plans parental leave employee assistant program identity theft protection bereavement pay We care about your financial wellness by providing.
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401(k) with company match and generous profit sharing three types of life insurance coverage college savings plan scholarship awards We care about your growth by providing.
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tuition reimbursement program learning and development opportunities We care about our community by.
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giving back to local charities through fundraising, volunteering, and charitable events sponsoring employees and immediate family members for their participation in charitable events AprilAire 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.
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