Apply Description Job Summary As a Senior Mechanical Designer, this individual is responsible for designing parts and products for both new product development and existing product enhancements. Their work emphasizes design for manufacturability and assembly, with extensive use of SolidWorks. They create detailed manufacturing drawings, apply proper tolerances, and conduct tolerance stack-up analyses. The role involves close collaboration with the Project Engineer and includes occasional hands-on work with prototype assembly and model shop tasks. Who We Are At RenewAire, we've been innovating energy recovery ventilation for over 40 years, improving indoor air quality while reducing energy costs. With a people-centric culture, we foster a fun, collaborative, and innovative environment where our team members are valued contributors to our mission. Based in Waunakee, WI, we're proud to hold Green Globes, LEED Gold, and ENERGY STAR certifications, driving both sustainability and health. What Senior Mechanical Designers Do * Essential Responsibilities* * Participates in new product development and product improvement projects, generating design concepts and creating 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks. * Designs parts for function, manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and standardization; collaborates closely with manufacturing and materials teams. * Troubleshoots and resolves design and assembly issues; supports production changes and implements design updates. * Develops and maintains part and assembly drawings per company drafting standards; updates drafting practices as needed. * Supports product release processes including PDM, item master creation, and change control documentation. * Sources new components and works with vendors to clarify designs, ensure part conformity, and issue revisions when necessary. * Contributes to product literature and marketing materials with relevant drawings. * Stays up to date with relevant technologies * Performs all other duties as assigned. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. Who Senior Mechanical Designers Are * Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and technical accuracy; capable of detailed planning, efficient execution, and producing high-quality, manufacturable designs. * Applies creative thinking to generate innovative design solutions and continuous product improvements. * Communicates effectively through clear verbal, written, and visual means; actively listens and shares information across teams. * Builds strong working relationships; contributes positively to team dynamics; resolves conflicts constructively and maintains a customer-focused mindset. * Exercises sound judgment in evaluating design options and making informed decisions; adapts thinking to solve complex engineering challenges. * Self-motivated, resilient, and flexible in a fast-paced development environment; shows commitment to quality and continuous improvement. * Takes ownership of tasks, is assertive when needed, and follows through reliably to meet project goals and deadlines. Requirements Physical and Mental Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must be able to understand issues, problems, and opportunities and make timely, sound decisions. Take responsibility for decisions and understand the impact and implications of decisions and provide feedback as necessary. Communicate with other employees and customers, perform an assortment of administrative tasks, and have personal management skills. Possess advanced customer service skills, the ability to develop professional relationships with customers and employees. Demonstrate attention to detail and exert high effort and focus on very busy days. Must be able to make sound decisions and remain calm under high pressure situations. Must continually identify personal knowledge and perspective gaps and self-educate. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a production environment with mechanical assembly operations, and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.