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Mechanical Design Engineer – HVAC Manufacturing

Location: Houston, TX, 77039

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive Pay + Bonus

About Us

We are a growing HVAC equipment manufacturer seeking a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of new accessory products and improvements to existing product lines. This role combines product design, testing, and manufacturing support while providing technical leadership to a small engineering team. This position works closely with production and will regularly be on the manufacturing floor and in the test lab.

What You’ll Do

Lead development of HVAC accessory products from concept through production release
Design and test electro-mechanical assemblies including motors, drives, and control circuits
Support manufacturing with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and design improvements
Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, and reliability
Collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain teams
Mentor junior engineers and designers
Manage engineering documentation, drawings, and revisions

Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
3–5 years engineering experience in manufacturing or product development
Experience with HVAC equipment, electro-mechanical systems, or rotating equipment
Working knowledge of motors (PSC, EC, single & three-phase), sensors, and sheet metal assemblies
Proficiency in CAD (Inventor or AutoCAD preferred)
Strong problem-solving and project coordination skills

Preferred Experience

VFDs, PLCs, and ladder logic
Airflow, blowers, and HVAC fundamentals
Product testing and validation
FEA or performance testing
Hands-on troubleshooting in a production environment

Why Join Us

Stable and growing manufacturing environment
Direct impact on product development
Cross-functional exposure to operations and leadership
Career growth into Senior Engineer or Engineering Lead

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McDaniel Metals

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