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AirPro Fan & Blower Company

Design Engineer

AirPro Fan & Blower Company, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States, 54501

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Job Overview Design AirPro products in 3D to a sales order using SolidWorks, PDM, and Driveworks projects. Prepare drawings as needed to define and manufacture the product and process the order. Processing the order may include notifying purchasing of long‑lead time items that are required; communicating to sales the details of the customer’s product and responding to their feedback; creating items and bills‑of‑materials in the business software; and monitoring the order’s progress through the company. Additional responsibilities include completing projects as assigned, dealing with field service issues, and designing complex and specification‑heavy orders.

Position Requirements

Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D design and drafting program and PDM software

Ability to use AutoCAD 2D drawing program

Experience in entering items and Bills of Material accurately into ERP program

Good grasp of engineering concepts/principles related to material properties and mechanics

Ability to perform assignments with instruction regarding tasks required and expected results, generally under minimal supervision from managers or higher‑graded personnel

Ability to respond to all inquiries from other internal departments or manufacturing personnel. Includes resolving design and drafting issues with manufacturing personnel and resolving order submittal errors with sales/order‑entry personnel

Ability to work on multiple priorities with frequent interruptions in a fast‑paced environment

Strong attention to detail

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to think critically and solve problems

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Physical Requirements May lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Involves a variety of movements including sitting, standing, walking, and contorting as needed to work in awkward positions while working to fully understand and/or solve issues. Noise level is usually moderate to high. Majority of the work is done indoors.

Job Duties & Skills

Performs engineering/design function analysis including bearing analysis, critical speed analysis, vibration analysis of structures, a variety of mathematic calculations using standard procedure, and material stress analysis using related software and tools

Determines and specifies special purchased parts in business ERP. May require contacting vendors, resolving technical details, and setting up info for purchasing

Address engineering‑related manufacturing concerns and potential improvements

Respond to customer service issues, including mechanical issues and air performance concerns

Using specifications, sketches and customer layout drawings, generates final drawings of fans and related air handling equipment, including certified prints for customer submittals and manufacturing drawings for fabrication or purchase. Documentation is produced in SolidWorks.

Verifies dimensional integrity of part details, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to the whole structure or project

Draws finished 3D designs and assembly and detail drawings for special sales orders or changes to standard products

Processes drawing corrections and design change requests as required

Communicates with manufacturing personnel to resolve design issues or questions, including Bills of Materials

Communicates with sales personnel and other departments to resolve insufficient information on order and other order‑related issues

Processes all jobs including those requiring extensive layouts, demanding visualization skills, and design calculations for all types of AirPro products

Ideally possesses strong self‑motivation, a positive attitude, and the ability to motivate others. Consistently drives continuous improvement and organizational goals

Provides informal mentoring to other team members by answering questions and cultivating a team environment and open communication culture

Ensures quality standards and processes are used

Ensures safety guidelines are being met

Uses approved safety glasses, safety shoes and hearing protection when in the shop

Performs all job duties in a manner safe to self and others

Performs other duties as assigned

Equipment Used

Office equipment including computer, printer/copier, phone, etc.

About AirPro AirPro Fan & Blower Company is a 100% employee‑owned company headquartered in Rhinelander, WI. We design and manufacture a complete line of industrial‑duty centrifugal fans, blowers, and accessories for OEM and end‑user customers around the world. AirPro Fan & Blower Company Culture: We enjoy a culture that feels like family. That means we treat each other right, listen, honor our commitments, always keep learning, value our customers and partners, and support our community. 100% Employee‑owned means we are all in for our people and our customers. It’s not just about responsiveness, respect, quality, and accountability, but it is all of those. It’s not just about experience and expertise across industries and applications; we have both. It’s about custom solutions faster than customers think possible, and innovation that comes straight from customers’ needs to our design. It’s about technology and instinct, training and resourcefulness, curiosity, grit, and people we genuinely like. Finally, it’s about building our customers into everything we do, and every fan we make, every single day, 100%.

Benefits

Immediate Paid Time Off (PTO and Holidays)

Health Coverage

Company Paid Dental, Life and AD&D, and Long‑Term Disability

Voluntary Benefits that include Vision, Short Term Disability, Life and AD&D (employee, spouse and child), Accident and Critical illness

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401k with Company Match

Disclaimer Notice The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an associate may be required to perform. AirPro Fan and Blower reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. All requirements are subject to change and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Machinery Manufacturing

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