Product Development Engineer

Hotstart IncSpokane, WA, US

1 day ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Description :

Hotstart designs, manufactures, and delivers thermal management solutions to customers in a variety of industrial equipment markets. We have an open position for an experienced mechanical engineer to join our New Product Development & Introduction team in Spokane, Washington. We are looking for a talented and motivated candidate to help expand our portfolio of thermal management products, technical capabilities, and market applications.

Requirements :

Primary Position Responsibilities :

Project leadership for new product development and improvement efforts
Provide expertise for a variety of system and component level design challenges
Work with internal experts and customers on product requirement and performance goals
Research new technologies for potential applicability and increased in-house expertise
Evaluate existing company products for improvement opportunities
Participate in industrial electrical control design activities (UL 508A panel shop)
Support manufacturing and quality assurance teams to optimize delivered product
Support customers with product application, testing, performance optimization, and troubleshooting activities
Occasional travel to visit customer facilities, vendors, and field-testing sites (domestic and international)

Desired Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities :

Strong work ethic and ability to navigate challenges on path to implementing final solutions

Previous experience leading projects to design and implement custom equipment

Component level design expertise for machined, sheet metal, cast, welded, and molded parts

Ability to lead hands-on testing efforts, troubleshooting, and prototype builds

Strong understanding and ability to apply heat transfer and thermodynamics principles

Previous experience with industrial heating equipment, vapor compression-based products, and refrigerants

Knowledge of the design principles related to pumps and other dynamic mechanical assemblies

Familiarity with high volume manufacturing processes and automation techniques

Advanced computer skills and previous experience with SolidWorks design software

Willingness to share and teach previous experience and interests to elevate staff competency

BS / MS in Mechanical Engineering

5 or more years of experience with the design of custom machinery or OEM equipment

Reasonable accommodations provided for disabled individuals to foster success in essential functions. Hotstart, Inc. is a world-leading manufacturer of industrial engine preheating systems and thermal management products. Established in 1942 and ISO 9001 certified, we have grown to over 200 employees in a modern manufacturing facility. The company provides a strong benefit package highlighted by medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) with contribution matching and profit sharing, and educational assistance. ~ Drug-free / EEO