New Product Development Engineer

Who we are:

CDI custom curb adapters is the nation’s fastest curb manufacturer in the HVAC industry. We are a nation-wide company with manufacturing facilities located in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Dallas, Seattle, Charlotte, and Phoenix. Today CDI leads the curb adapter industry with the fastest lead times and the most curbs manufactured annually. We’ve gained this success by continuing to focus on CDI’s three core values: FAST – EASY – FUN. 

FAST: Respond quickly - EASY: Don’t complicate things - FUN: Be a great day maker

Position Summary: 

Use knowledge of design, engineering, and manufacturing processes to create products that will help CDI expand their product offerings to their customer base. They will work to design products that will be cost competitive while built to the CDI standard of quality. They will conduct testing, working to train Production at various plants, site visits, installations and sales calls to ensure that the products meet all requirements then document the results and requirements for production. Responsible for using Solidworks and associated software to generate models, drawings and work instructions. 

 Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Work with the sales and Leadership team to define the products that will be added to the CDI product line. 
•  Generate Solidworks drawings for orders of CDI products in a timely fashion including 3D, engineering paperwork and NC files. 
•  Create complex 3D assemblies and drawings. 
•  Use of Cosmos Works within SolidWorks (includes Simulation and Flow analysis) to ensure proper product operation. 
•  Build functioning prototypes of products to ensure proper operation prior to releasing to Manufacturing. 
•  Work with OEM sources to meet design requirements.  
•  Conduct site visits/installations and Production training during development of product and early stages of production. 
•  Work with Engineering staff to generate proper documentation for production. 
•  Strive for continuous improvement by working on ways to make job duties easier, faster, or better value to CDI. 
•  Other duties as assigned. 

Eligible employees are offered the following benefits:

• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Profit Sharing Opportunities

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic mechanical drafting standards
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel 
• Strong technical aptitude – Able to read and generate 3D drawings.  Able to create drawings from sketches and concept discussions.
• Strong written & oral communication skills.  Able to interface with internal and external customers.
• Organized, on target, on time and goal oriented  

Required Experience:

•  Bachelor of Science in Engineering
•  5+  years experience working in an engineering environment (preferably in product development) 
•  CAD Drafting – 2D and 3D Solid modeling, Assembly, Part Drawings, detailing, dimensioning 
•  5 years experience with Solidworks 
•  5 years design experience with product emphasis in Commercial HVAC Industry 
•  1 year experience with Cosmos Works 
•  Design experience sheet metal and solid modeling 

Preferred Experience:

•  Solidworks certification or practical experience 
•  Sheet Metal Fabrication 
•  HVAC Industry 
•  Lean Principles 
•  Solidworks structural analysis package 
•  Airflow analysis software 
•  Controls experience a plus 

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy

CDI is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.