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 searching for a Senior Sustaining Mechanical Design Engineer to support our exciting new product development and designs. We are seeking an experienced engineer who can hit the ground running, deliver sustaining/VAVE projects, a critical thinker with the 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

• Provide strong knowledge related to engineering product simplification and product cost take-out, through evaluating new vendors, manufacturing methods, and commonizing platforms.
• Assist in the improvement of current product designs through reviewing sketches, descriptions, specifications, and supporting documents; work with other engineers and product designers.
• Develop test procedures for new technology evaluations.
• Provide technical options with cost analysis for evaluation by 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 (DFMEA) techniques.
• Construct and evaluate prototypes.
• Conduct 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.
• Responsible for researching and staying up-to-date on industry trends and competitive products.
• Interface with Program Managers, Quality, and Manufacturing personnel as required to improve current products from concept to production.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Interact with vendors and suppliers on the design of purchased components.
• Work with minimal supervision on multiple projects, in a consensus-based team environment.
• Earn the respect of 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in sustaining, value engineering, product simplification and cost take-out
• 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.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at recruiting@bigassfans.com or call us at 1.877.244.3267.