Design Engineer - Compressed Air Systems (US)

About Aerzen Aerzen USA Corp. is an international manufacturer of positive displacement blowers, hybrid blowers, screw compressors and turbo blowers. These high-quality machines are used for air and gas applications across many essential industries, including wastewater, cement, biogas, pharmaceutical and food, among many others. We are One Team, and we empower our team members to be both inquisitive and evolutionary. Job Type Full-time Description Job Title: Design Engineer – Compressed Air Product (U.S. market) What We Offer Aerzen USA offers a competitive salary; generous health benefits (96% company-paid benefit plans); a company HSA contribution; a 401(k) with company match; a tuition reimbursement program; a profit share bonus package; and the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals. What You’ll Do The Design Engineer is responsible for defining and developing the compressed air product for the U.S. market. This role leads the creation of all production drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation required to support product modification and full assembly operations. The position works closely with Product Management, global engineering teams, and operations to ensure designs are manufacturable, compliant, and scalable. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Collaborate with Product Management and global engineering teams to define the full product line for the USA market. Create and maintain complete production drawing packages, including GA drawings, fabrication drawings, and supporting documentation. Develop and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), revision control, and product configuration structures. Ensure designs meet U.S. regulatory and compliance requirements (UL, ASME, etc., as applicable). Support the operations team by ensuring designs are optimized for assembly, modification, and manufacturability. Participate in testing, validation, and product performance verification activities. Work with sourcing to define and approve components and supplier specifications. Drive continuous improvement through feedback from operations, service, and field performance. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 5+ years of experience in industrial equipment design and product engineering. Strong proficiency in 3D CAD and drawing creation (Inventor and AutoCAD preferred). Experience developing production drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation for assembly. Knowledge of compressed air systems, rotating equipment, or packaged systems preferred. Familiarity with UL, ASME, and related standards is a strong plus. Strong collaboration skills across product management, operations, and supply chain. Ability to operate in a startup/greenfield environment with high ambiguity. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed. Equal Employment Opportunity Aerzen USA Corp is an equal opportunity employer and selects employees on the basis of skills and experience. Aerzen USA ensures that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran’s status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions and actions are based on merit and made without regard to any characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. Drug and Alcohol All offers of employment at Aerzen USA Corp are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Aerzen USA Corp has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug misuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Aerzen employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration. E-Verify This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including termination of employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. #J-18808-Ljbffr