Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Actalent Engineering is seeking qualified candidates for a Mechanical Design Engineering opening with an HVAC manufacturer that is located in York, PA. This person will be responsible for designing new products and product families focusing on creating scalable, configurable products by defining and maintaining designs, interfaces, and variants. This person will work cross-functionally with Product Management, Project Management, Sales, Manufacturing and Sourcing to create detailed designs and products.

Below is a summary of responsibilities for this position:

• Design HVAC products and sub‑systems using engineering principles, including module boundaries, controlled interfaces, and defined variant rules.
• Execute Design and Modeling activities that transfer architectural intent into production‑ready CAD designs.
• Develop and maintain module skeletons, space claims, interfaces, and envelopes that preserve architectural integrity.
• Ensure designs comply with modular governance rules to prevent architectural erosion over time.
• Use PALMA software to define, manage, and maintain module variants, readiness levels, and launch waves.
• Support and refine product configurators that translate customer requirements and market segmentation into valid product configurations.
• Develop and maintain product plans that align lifecycle (phase‑in / phase‑out) with business and market objectives.
• Create 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings for modules and module variants using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Vault.
• Ensure drawings and models meet internal standards for producibility, configurability, and change control.
• Support generation of CAD structures from configurator outputs to enable efficient product development and ERP integration.
• Work closely with Product Managers to translate market needs, value propositions, and product roadmaps into modular design requirements.
• Partner with Project Managers to execute design, validation, and launch activities on schedule.
• Collaborate with Sales to support configured offerings and manage technical trade‑offs.
• Engage Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Quality early to ensure DFM/DFA, cost targets, and supplier strategies are met.
• Perform cost analysis at various product levels to support design‑to‑cost objectives.
• Lead or participate in DFMEA / PFMEA activities to manage design risk across modules and interfaces.
• Apply Lean / Six Sigma / Kaizen principles to improve product and process efficiency and reduce waste.
• Lead or support prototype builds, design verification, and validation testing for new modules and product configurations.
• Ensure modular designs meet performance, reliability, regulatory, and customer requirements prior to release.
• Support production ramp‑up and continuous improvement activities post‑launch.

Below is a summary of requirements for qualified candidates:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field).
• 5+ years engineering experience in HVAC or similar electro‑mechanical manufacturing environments.
• Experience with components such as coils, sheet metal assemblies, electrical panels, and wiring harnesses.
• Strong hands‑on CAD capability using Autodesk Inventor / AutoCAD / Vault.
• Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in cross‑functional teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of York, PA.

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

• Our medical and prescription drug coverage will continue with Anthem Blue Cross Blue/Blue Shield and offer the current two PPO plans and one HSA qualified plan. The plans vary by level of deductible, copays and payroll contributions. For 2022 there are no changes to the benefit schedule of our three health plan options. You can also enhance these plans by opening either a Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or a Health Savings Account (HSA is available only when enrolling in the HSA qualified plan).

• Each of the additional benefit program components such as Life, Disability, Dental and Vision insurance will transition from Guardian to MetLife. There are no changes to the schedule of benefits for any of these coverages.

This is a fully onsite position in York,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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