Mechanical Designer- New Product Development

Primary Responsibilities:

Design Ownership, Release & Change Management

• Create and modify complex parts, drawings, and assembly layouts per corporate standards and procedures; identify and resolve errors before release.
• Own assigned scope from concept through production release, including change notice activities, BOM verification and release documentation.
• Support development builds and production troubleshooting by identifying and resolving design issues.
• Translate requirements into accurate, manufacturable 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Understand how designs translate into ERP structure, demand planning, and manufacturing orders; diagnose errors in design‑adjacent information (e.g., incorrect cost roll‑ups) and identify root causes.

Engineering Judgment & Problem Solving

• Perform and review tolerance stack‑ups, interference checks, and root cause analysis using test data and build feedback.
• Apply appropriate materials, fasteners, and assembly strategies.
• Escalate higher‑risk decisions appropriately and contribute to design reviews.
• Apply design‑for‑manufacturing and assembly principles with guidance from senior team members.

Leadership Through Influence (Varies by Level)

• Follow and help reinforce CAD, drafting, and documentation standards.
• Provide mentorship to other users on fundamental CAD features, PLM workflows and overall workflow proficiency.
• Senior‑level scope may include: regular coaching and feedback, recognizing employee contributions, understanding/communicating role expectations across the team, and leading larger cross‑functional teams.

Required Qualifications:

• 5-7+ years of mechanical design experience in a production environment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
• Willingness to adapt to Sub-Zero Group internal processes and offer experience to influence improvements.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and drafting standards; experience releasing parts/assemblies to production.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with limited supervision and collaborate cross‑functionally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with sheet metal, plastics, automation equipment, wiring layouts/schematics (SOLIDWORKS Electrical), and hands‑on shop exposure.
• Familiarity with formal change processes, documentation discipline, and production support expectations.
• Experience bringing consumer products from concept to production.

We value our employees by providing:

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging
• Maternity & paternity leave

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This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.