At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. Our Airedale by Modine brand is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative thermal management solutions for data centers, clean rooms, hospitals, universities, and other mission-critical environments. Never heard of Airedale by Modine? In short, we cool the internet. Ever used an app to book a taxi? Ever had a video meeting? Ever bought something online? Chances are, the digital 1s and 0s youve created and sent are being kept cool by Airedale by Modine. Were one of the key cogs in the global machine that keeps your digital world running smoothly. Trusted as The Critical Cooling Specialists, Airedale by Modine has decades of experience providing efficient, flexible end-to-end cooling solutions that work smarter, not harder, to deliver more cooling for less power. With manufacturing facilities in Canada, Spain, the UK, and the U.S., were scaling up across the world to support an ever-growing demand for our solutions. Thats where you come in. Position Description An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work in the Product Development Chiller team. It involves working closely with a team of mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing and quality engineers to design and develop new standard global Chiller products whilst maintaining the existing portfolio. Key Responsibilities The role consists of working as part of a team to develop new product design projects in accordance with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and relevant SOM guidelines from concept through to full product launch. You will aid the Lead Mechanical engineer where necessary and as a team will be responsible for creating design briefs for companywide approval, performance predictions, hitting cost targets, designing products with manufacturing and assembly in mind to allow labour targets to be met, project timescales, technical features, training and all critical deliverables. Carrying out engineering calculations Creating performance prediction programs Acoustic performance calculations Selecting and specifying critical components to fulfil a design brief Water system design and pump selection Air system design and fan selection Refrigeration system design and component selection Heat exchanger optimisation including fin and tube coil design Interface with Electrical Design, Controls, Research and Laboratory teams Creating 3D models, layout drawings and schematics Structuring Bills of Material Implementing component upgrades on existing standard product ranges Working to deadlines & cost requirements Supplier technology plays an important part of new designs so it is anticipated that supplier and purchasing communication will be frequent. Comparisons with competitors products will be expected as projects require. Comprehension of both EU and North American refrigeration design and safety standards Required Education & Qualifications Degree Qualified in an Engineering discipline or relevant Science based subject Good theoretical and practical understanding of thermodynamics In particular vapour compression cycle and pressure enthalpy diagrams Good theoretical and practical understanding of fluid mechanics Be able to work under own initiative Be able to learn quickly and think laterally Be able to work in a team and manage projects to completion Be able to communicate effectively at all levels Experience of 3D modelling and 2D drafting Refrigeration and waterside schematic experience ideal Ideally Experience Of The Following Software MS Word, Excel and VBA Solid Edge ST9 and later Autocad 2D SAP Siemens Teamcentre PLM.
Job Title
Mechanical Design Engineer