Refrigeration Mechanical Designer
Position: Refrigeration Mechanical Designer
Location: Dyersville, Iowa
Pay Range: $75,000 - $100,000
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life benefits
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401K with company contributions
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Flexible scheduling options
- Casual dress environment
- Wellness programs and employee incentives
- Safety gear reimbursement
- Team lunches, seasonal events, and employee appreciation activities
- Technology reimbursement programs
Tiello has partnered with a long-standing refrigeration manufacturer specializing in commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment. Their products support essential industries such as grocery, food processing, cold storage, pharmaceuticals, and specialty facilities that rely on advanced temperature-controlled systems. With multiple facilities across the Midwest, the organization continues to grow by combining innovative engineering, dependable manufacturing practices, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
The Mechanical Designer will support a high-mix, custom manufacturing operation focused on specialized refrigeration equipment. This role blends hands-on engineering, cross-functional collaboration, and technical problem-solving. You will be leading the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and electro-mechanical systems while working closely with manufacturing, product management, and field service teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using modern CAD tools and configuration-based modeling
• Maintain accurate design files, documentation, and product structures within the company’s ERP/MRP system
• Understand key design interactions and critical characteristics to ensure reliable system performance
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, operations, and manufacturing to develop feasible, cost-effective designs
• Support sourcing teams with component selection, vendor collaboration, and manufacturing process evaluation
• Assist in prototype development, testing, and validation to ensure technical feasibility and performance requirements
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform additional design or engineering tasks as needed
Required Qualifications
• Associate degree in Mechanical Design or related technical field
• 3+ years of experience designing mechanical and electro-mechanical products
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks or similar)
• Experience designing sheet metal, weldments, injection-molded plastics, and extruded components
• Familiarity with PDM systems and revision-controlled workflows
• Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability principles
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to navigate technical challenges effectively
• Ability to collaborate across departments and contribute to optimal design solutions
Preferred Skills
• Working knowledge of refrigeration systems, thermodynamics, or thermal performance
• Understanding of cost analysis, fabrication methods, and material selection
• Ability to use hand tools, measuring instruments, and testing equipment
• Experience working with engineering bills of materials and structured product data
• Exposure to ERP/MRP environments
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5, GD&T, and basic FEA concepts
• Knowledge of regulatory or industry standards such as NSF, DOE, ETL, or UL
Physical & Behavioral Expectations
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided as needed. Typical requirements include:
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, and use hands and tools regularly
• Occasional kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead, and climbing
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Adequate vision for detailed work, including close focus and color identification
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Your Right to Work - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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