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About the Role

Centrotherm Eco Systems is seeking a Design Engineer II to support mid-level product design and validation for polypropylene venting systems and OEM components. This role translates customer, code, and performance requirements into manufacturable designs and supports products from concept through launch. The Design Engineer II collaborates with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and customers to deliver solutions meeting quality, cost, and timeline expectations.

Responsibilities

• Design new products, assemblies, and customer-specific components using Creo, including 3D models, detailed drawings, and related engineering documentation.
• Translate customer needs and applicable standards into technical requirements and communicate them clearly.
• Develop and maintain BOMs, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and standards, including UL-1738, ULC-S636, ANSI Z21, and NFPA 54.
• Apply DFM/DFA and target-cost methodology to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and scalable.
• Support product application needs such as vent sizing, layouts, configuration guidance, and feasibility/cost analysis for custom requests.
• Design parts for plastic injection molding, incorporating molding best practices and coordinating with suppliers on tooling feedback.
• Design or support development of tooling, jigs, fixtures, and gauges; coordinate fabrication with internal resources or suppliers.
• Support prototype and first-article builds by partnering with Manufacturing, troubleshooting issues, and documenting learnings.
• Create and execute design verification plans, test procedures, and lab documentation; analyze results and produce clear reports.
• Lead or participate in DFMEA/PFMEA activities and support corrective actions.
• Support manufacturing readiness by providing necessary outputs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Quality, and Product/Engineering.
• Mentor or support junior engineers as assigned.
• Perform other duties, projects, and assignments as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
• 3–6 years of product design and/or manufacturing engineering experience; plastics, fabrication, or industrial products preferred.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD; Creo required (experience with drawings, assemblies, and BOM structure).
• Demonstrated ability to create engineering documentation such as work instructions, installation instructions, and technical specifications.
• Experience with test methods, verification planning, and lab equipment; ability to interpret results and implement improvements.
• In-depth exposure to UL-1738, ULC-S636, ANSI Z21, and NFPA 54 standards (or ability to learn quickly and apply them).
• Plastic injection molding design experience, including part design for manufacturability and supplier/tooling collaboration.
• Familiarity with tooling/fixture design and first-article/manufacturing support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organization and project prioritization skills.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment.
• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.
• Occasionally required to lift and or move up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently Sitting, standing, walking, keyboarding.
• Required to wear Safety Glasses & Steel/Composite toe shoes while in Warehouse or Manufacturing Areas.

Skills

• Creo
• 3D CAD
• DFM/DFA
• Target-cost methodology
• Lean thinking
• Continuous improvement
• Plastic injection molding design
• Tooling design
• Fixture design
• Gauge design
• 3D printing
• DFMEA
• PFMEA
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Organization
• Project prioritization

Location

• N/A

Work Type

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Experience Level

• Mid-level
• 3-6 years

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

About the Company

• Centrotherm Eco Systems is a company focused on providing solutions for polypropylene venting systems and OEM components.