Mechanical Designer- New Product Development
- Sub-Zero Inc. and Wolf Appliance Inc.
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Full Time
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 designadjacent information (e.g., incorrect cost rollups) and identify root causes.
Engineering Judgment & Problem Solving
- Perform and review tolerance stackups, interference checks, and root cause analysis using test data and build feedback.
- Apply appropriate materials, fasteners, and assembly strategies.
- Escalate higherrisk decisions appropriately and contribute to design reviews.
- Apply designformanufacturing 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.
- Seniorlevel scope may include: regular coaching and feedback, recognizing employee contributions, understanding/communicating role expectations across the team, and leading larger crossfunctional 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 crossfunctionally.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Mechanical Design (or equivalent experience).
- Experience with sheet metal, plastics, automation equipment, wiring layouts/schematics (SOLIDWORKS Electrical), and handson 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
- Interested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer? Click here !
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.