Product Design Engineer

Location: RAE Corporation, Pryor, Oklahoma

Position Type: Full-time

RAE Corporation is a leading provider of innovative HVAC solutions, dedicated to delivering unparalleled quality and customer satisfaction. Our company values a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and employee empowerment. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where every team member feels valued, heard, and supported.

The Product Design Engineer 2 plays a vital role in the design and development of new equipment. This role involves collaborating closely with Electrical Engineers and Process Engineers to conceptualize and engineer innovative solutions. Responsibilities include reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, creating sequences of operations, selecting refrigeration and hydronics components, and preparing equipment submittal documents. The position also focuses on optimizing existing designs for cost-effectiveness and reliability, identifying cost‑cutting opportunities, evaluating alternate parts, and maintaining accurate document control.

• 1. Design Development & Engineering Collaboration
  Collaborate with System Design Engineers, Process Engineers and manufacturing teams to develop and refine equipment designs; participate in design reviews; review product designs for completeness, feasibility and production readiness; provide technical expertise related to equipment design and system functionality; troubleshoot new and existing product issues involving design, materials or processes.
• 2. Technical Design Execution & Component Selection
  Select refrigeration and hydronic components specific to equipment design requirements; create equipment sequences of operation aligned with system functionality and customer specifications; evaluate alternate materials or components for cost, reliability and performance while ensuring compatibility with design standards.
• 3. Documentation, Drawings & Submittals
  Review Bills of Materials for accuracy and compliance; verify dimensional accuracy, tolerances and adherence to design standards in engineering drawings; create equipment submittal documents for customer approval and project documentation; maintain document control by recording design changes and revisions.
• 4. Cost Optimization & Value Engineering
  Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities within existing designs through value engineering; evaluate design improvements that enhance product reliability, manufacturability, and long‑term performance; support initiatives aimed at improving quality while protecting margin.
• 5. Product Evaluation & Quality Support
  Evaluate manufactured products to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards; support manufacturing teams in resolving design‑related production issues.
• 6. Professional Standards & Compliance
  Maintain a safe and clean working environment in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements; comply with government regulations, company policies and internal procedures; attend work as outlined in the Employee Handbook and complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor; stay current with developments in the HVACR and manufacturing industries through professional development and continued learning.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Experience: 5–10 years of engineering experience, or 3+ years in HVACR equipment design

Skills: Ability to use Microsoft product software; effective oral and written communication; manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment; strong interpersonal and leadership skills; guide and influence others; basic computer skills; good engineering judgment

Certificates, Licenses or Training: FE license preferred

Answers to Director of Engineering, NAP. Requires accurate receipt and understanding of instructions from supervisor; continuous communication with other departments; works cooperatively with all employees of the RAE team.

Primarily conducted in a climate‑controlled office setting, with occasional exposure to a manufacturing environment including moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Noise level is usually quiet to moderate.

Join RAE Corporation and contribute to a dynamic environment where your skills and enthusiasm will drive innovation in the HVAC industry.

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

RAE Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO/AA M/F/V/D