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Our success is a result of the diversity of the Big Ass Fans team. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. If this sounds exciting to you, you might be exactly what we need on our team.

Big Ass Fans is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support new product development and designs. We are seeking an experienced engineer who can hit the ground running, a critical thinker with an ability to innovate out-of-the-box solutions, and someone who can analyze and test designs. Our product portfolios are continually growing and range from small to Big Ass Fans, and from directional fans to evaporative coolers.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate new fans and related products.
• Assist in the development of new product designs by reviewing sketches, descriptions, specifications, and supporting documents while working with other engineers and product designers.
• Develop test procedures for new technology evaluation.
• Provide technical options with cost analysis for evaluation with product managers.
• Prepare detailed 3D models using SolidWorks.
• Direct the generation of 2D engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
• Define and document product specifications and requirements.
• Analyze product designs using Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis techniques.
• Construct and evaluate prototypes.
• Conduct preliminary physical tests to develop design, concepts and prototypes.
• Prepare test plans for physical testing and confirm/validate designs.
• Confirm designs are in compliance with relevant codes and standards; work with compliance engineers.
• Research and stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitive products and incorporate improvements into your work
• Interface with Program Managers, Quality, and Manufacturing personnel as required bringing new products from concept to production.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Interface with vendors and suppliers on the design of purchased components.
• Work with minimal supervision on multiple projects, in a consensus-based team environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, customers, and business partners at all levels with a “roll up the sleeves” approach, strong work ethic and integrity, and clear ownership stake in company and customer success.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in product design and development
• Experience using Solidworks is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively, and prepare technical documents and reports
• Out of the box, creative thinker with product design and development, material, hands-on, and continuous improvement experience

Why live life Big Ass?

You’re not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it’s BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join us as we build something truly remarkable!

You want benefits? We’ve got your health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) and more. You want Big Ass Benefits? Join us in the cantina for a catered lunch followed by a game of Ping-Pong, Pool or Cornhole. Did we meet our daily goals today? Let’s open the beer fridge and play a game of pool! Don’t forget to attend the latest BAF-sponsored social outing.

Big Ass Fans, a perennial honoree among “Best Places to Work” offers employees competitive pay and a challenging and rewarding work environment!

Why haven’t you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

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