Mechanical/Systems Design Engineer

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate Mechanical Systems Design Engineer. This position reports to the Director of Engineering and will work in the Pompano Beach, FL facility.

As Mechanical Systems Design Engineer of the Pompano Beach team, you will be responsible for designing, developing and improving a wide variety of climate control products for the Marine industry, including self-contained heat pump units, chiller systems, custom refrigeration and ice-making equipment.

General Responsibilities

• Mechanical & systems hardware design, development & improvement
• Systems integration (specifically mechanical components into physical systems and those systems into customer applications
• Product design & development tasks
• Prepare product design documentation for new & existing components & assemblies, including engineering specifications, schematics, drawings, test plans & reports, etc.
• Product design including component selection & sizing, layout, & optimizing performance of aforementioned products in accordance with Dometic / ISO9001 requirements / procedures.
• Technical owner of the full development cycle, from development - requirements analysis, concept design & design verification, through launch - industrialization, validation, & production start-up, as well as post-launch product improvement activities
• Ensure compliance to relevant industry & governmental regulations / specifications
• Cross-functional team activities
• Provide technical direction and leadership as part of a cross-functional product development team, led by program management, that includes manufacturing, purchasing/supply chain, sales, quality, etc.
• As appropriate, lead / coordinate / support management of offsite resources - e.g software development team, test labs, etc. required as part of the product development process
• As appropriate, lead / coordinate / support project management tasks such as: Technical design reviews, BOM management, Make/buy analyses, product cost modeling, development schedules and project reporting
• Oversee validation tests, including reliability (e.g. HALT/HASS), functional, and regulatory (safety) testing - creating all required test plans, and writing / reviewing / approving reports as appropriate
• Represent Dometic Marine in customer / supplier interactions, including troubleshooting, problem solving, line audits, trade shows, presentations, etc. as required
• Provide support as needed to the manufacturing, quality and technical service teams with respect to issue resolution & quality / warranty improvement

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in (operational/engineering/manufacturing/etc.) environment. Additionally, they will have acquired the following qualifications and experiences:

• University or Technical Institute qualifications in Mechanical, Mechatronics or related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of industry or relevant product design experience preferred
• A/C / HVACR product development experience, ideally related to automotive, boating and/or transportation industry including knowledge of "System V" approach is preferred
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g. SAE, ASTM, ABYC, ASHRAE, ISO, NMEA, etc.)
• Proficiency / familiarity with product design, including CAD systems, GD&T, etc. desired
• Familiarity with relevant electrical systems, including controls & basic electrical wiring design is preferred (to ease interface with electrical / electronic engineers & provide basic support to the manufacturing team)
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as CFD, FEA, 1D simulations / thermodynamic modeling (e.g. KULI, GT Suite, etc.
• Familiarity with relevant manufacturing processes and fabrication capabilities, preferably with ability to audit and improve such processes
• Understanding of hardware/software interface issues particularly relating to the control of mechanical hardware systems
• Familiarity with ERP systems to control engineering Bill of Materials
• Basic knowledge of software programming & communication protocols (CAN, etc.) to ease interface with electrical / electronic engineers
• Familiarity with HVAC test equipment - System & component calorimeters, psychrometric rooms, shaker tables, anechoic rooms for NVH testing, etc.
• Use of quality & engineering tools / methodologies (e.g. PDCA, DFMA, DFMEA, DVP&R, DFSS, etc.) in support of the development process and in accordance with Industry standards & expectations
• Familiarity with safety regulations (UL, CSA, CE and other regulatory requirements)

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks.
• Professional demeanor whether in person, via e-mail, or on the telephone
• Strong proficiency with MS Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn other applications quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team.

Dometic's Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values - Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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