Project Engineer

Company: U-Line Corporatation
Location: Hartwick
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Position: Project Engineer Since 1962, U-Line Corporation has been creating products designed for a modern lifestyle - beautiful and functional refrigeration and ice products that properly preserve food, beverages, and wine. Proudly manufactured in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Since 2014, U-Line has been part of the Middleby family of brands. Learn more at Reports to: Engineering Director Employment Type: Full-time, Hourly Non-Exempt Perks: Listed below is what we're looking for from you. From U-Line, you can expect:

• A competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching
• Free to all full-time employees is life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement to help grow your career skills and knowledge
• An exciting and challenging work environment with a casual dress code Position Overview: Your workdays will be challenging, diverse and interesting; including managing multiple engineering projects from prototype construction to designing refrigeration systems. You will have hands-on involvement at every step for all manufactured products while maintaining the highest quality levels for both Marvel and U-Line brands. Our Project Engineers assist in bringing our refrigeration concepts to life, from paper to reality to achieve high quality products for our high-end customers. Responsibilities:
  • Management of designated engineering projects.
  • Design of components and component assemblies for refrigeration products.
  • Refrigeration system and control design.
  • Hands-on build-up of concept prototypes for design review and functional proof-of-concept verification testing.
  • Assemble electrical systems and prototypes using knowledge of electrical principles, hand tools, and measuring instruments.
  • Develop specifications for electronic control firmware and software.
  • Utilization and maintenance of Engineering Lab data acquisition system as required to support product development.
  • Creation of test procedures for functional performance qualifications.
  • Creation and maintenance of material and component specifications.
  • Conduct design and process FMEA's.
  • Conduct design reviews with cross-functional and management participation.
  • First piece inspection of fabricated and supplier parts.
  • Provide manufacturing support for both new and mature products.
  • Lead and drive sustainable continuous improvement relative to process capability, quality, and cost. Qualifications: Associates degree in HVAC.
    • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
    • 1-5 years of experience in the refrigeration appliance industry preferred.
    • Refrigeration system and heat transfer background a plus.
    • Responsible work ethic and pro-active initiative.
    • "Project" not "task" oriented.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
    • 3D CAD modeling capabilities, (Solid Works preferred).
    • Enjoys a "hands on" dynamic work environment. Working Conditions:
      • Office based
      • 8-hour shifts
      • Monday- Friday
        
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