Senior Engineer

Senior HVAC Product Development Engineer

We are seeking a Senior HVAC Product Development Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and sustaining engineering of our residential and commercial HVAC product families. In this technical leadership role, you will manage end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) projects, drive agency compliance, and provide cross-functional expertise across manufacturing, sales, quality, and supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and qualify residential and commercial HVAC systems using advanced simulation tools, analytical methods, and experimental techniques.
• Manage individual NPD projects and special engineering requests across the full product lifecycle, tracking project timelines, costs, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Lead product qualification programs and interface with regulatory and testing agencies to maintain full industry compliance.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert providing guidance to manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and sales/marketing teams.
• Prepare bills of materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, product change notifications (PCNs), and present technical designs to internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Guide less experienced engineers, lead data analysis initiatives, and apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required; Master's degree (MS) preferred.
• 10+ years of product design and project engineering experience preferred, with a proven track record of successfully releasing at least two product families.

Technical Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of residential/commercial HVAC system design, component integration, and system interactions.
• Proficiency in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, heat exchanger design, aeroacoustics, and structural analysis.
• Experience with controls, sequence of operations, and electrical wiring.
• Hands-on laboratory testing expertise, including data acquisition, instrumentation, calibration, Design of Experiments (DoE), and uncertainty analysis.
• Expert understanding of NPD processes, DFSS, DFMA, and industry compliance standards.

Software & Tools

• Proficient in state-of-the-art HVAC simulation tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with computer programming languages and database/MRP software.

Certifications & Licensing

• EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Certification (Universal) is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate complex conceptual designs into tangible, market-ready solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively represent Engineering in cross-functional activities and guide project teams.
• Ability to align engineering solutions with customer needs, market strategies, and supply chain dynamics.
• Open to new ideas, flexible in fast-paced environments, and dedicated to continuous professional development.