Description
Red Dot Corporation, the leading producer of premium mobile HVAC units and components for heavy-duty commercial and military vehicles, is recruiting for the following position:
Job Description: Designer II - Mechanical Designer (2D/3D CAD – Creo Preferred)
Job Summary
The Mechanical Designer supports engineering activities for the design and documentation of Mobile and Off-road HVAC products. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining 3D models, assemblies, 2D drawings, and related documentation to support new product development and existing product changes. The position requires proficiency in 2D/3D CAD (Creo preferred), experience designing components using sheet metal and injection molded plastics, and the ability to apply GD&T per engineering standards. The Mechanical Designer is expected to work on multiple projects simultaneously and operate independently once given direction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Create and revise 3D CAD models, assemblies, and layouts using Creo (preferred) or equivalent CAD tools.
- Generate and maintain 2D manufacturing drawings, including views, notes, tolerances, and revision history.
- Apply GD&T in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5).
- Design and document parts and assemblies including:
- Sheet metal components and assemblies
- Injection molded plastic housings and related features
- Integration of electrical harness routing, clearances, and packaging considerations
- Maintain accurate part documentation including BOM structure, drawing release status, and revision control.
- Support engineering change activities including ECO/ECN documentation and drawing updates.
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback to meet technical and manufacturing requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet cost/quality targets.
- Provide support for prototype builds, fit checks, and troubleshooting activities as required.
- Manage multiple assigned projects or tasks and deliver results within required timelines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Mobile and Off-road equipment, HVAC systems, or industrial equipment packaging.
- Experience with electrical harness packaging/routing integration.
- Familiarity with PDM/PLM systems and engineering release/change processes.
- Understanding of manufacturing methods and tooling constraints for sheet metal and injection molded components.
- Experience working directly with suppliers and supporting prototype builds
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or higher in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 7 years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
- Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD; Creo preferred.
- Experience working with Windchill
- Demonstrated working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance practices.
- Experience designing for manufacturing with sheet metal and injection molded plastics.
- Ability to work independently once project direction and requirements are provided.
- Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- This position involves access to information and/or technology subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, only U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) are eligible for this position.
- Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law. The Company participates in E-Verify.
Physical / Work Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment.
- Ability to support prototype builds and interact with manufacturing areas as needed.
- Ability to sit/stand for extended periods and use standard office equipment.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to sit or stand at computer for extended periods of time
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
FLSA Classification
Exempt / Non-exempt (TBD by HR)
Work Location and Schedule
Location: Puyallup, WA
Travel: Less than 5%
Red Dot Corporation offers the following total compensation package for this role:
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Average of 14 paid holidays per year.
- Employer sponsored PPO Medical Plans, with employer subsidized premiums of at least 70% for non-tobacco users.
- Employer sponsored PPO Dental Plans dental, with employer subsidized premiums of at least 70% for non-tobacco users.
- Employer sponsored Vision Plans.
- Free Employee Assistance Program to all employees.
- Free Benefit Advocate access for insurance benefit inquiries.
- 401(k) employer contribution of 3% of annual salary*, regardless of participation.
- 100% ESOP Company, with vesting beginning after 1,000 hours.
- Employer Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) premiums.
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance premiums.
- Employer Paid Washington State FML payroll taxes.
- Voluntary Benefits such as: Flexible Spending Accounts, Daycare Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, etc.
Salary Grade** for this role is as follows:
Min: $115,000/annual
Max: $120,000/annual
*Subject to all local, state and federal regulatory limits
** Salary grade levels and placement are all based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: applicable experience, education, skill set, market.
Red Dot is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
