Mechanical Design Engineer

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 you’ve created and sent are being kept cool by Airedale by Modine. We’re 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., we’re scaling up across the world to support an ever-growing demand for our solutions. That’s where you come in…. Position Description 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. Supplier technology plays an important part of new designs so it is anticipated that supplier and purchasing communication will be frequent. Preferred suppliers will be used wherever possible in a manner that ensures high quality products are available using most efficient manufacturing processes. Comparisons with competitor’s products will be expected as projects require. Key Responsibilities Carrying out engineering calculationsCreating performance prediction programsAcoustic performance calculationsSelecting and specifying critical components to fulfil a design briefWater system design and pump selectionAir system design and fan selectionRefrigeration system design and component selectionHeat exchanger optimisation including fin and tube coil designInterface with Electrical Design, Controls, Research and Laboratory teamsCreating 3D models, layout drawings and schematicsStructuring Bills of MaterialImplementing component upgrades on existing standard product rangesWorking to deadlines & cost requirements Required Education & Qualifications Degree Qualified in an Engineering discipline or relevant Science based subjectHVAC product design experience is beneficialGood theoretical and practical understanding of thermodynamicsGood theoretical and practical understanding of fluid mechanicsBe able to work under own initiativeBe able to learn quickly and think laterallyBe able to work in a team and manage projects to completionBe able to communicate effectively at all levelsExperience of 3D modelling and 2D drafting Ideally Experience Of The Following Software MS WordMS Excel and VBASolid EdgeAutocad 2D Appropriate training will be given to the right candidate.