HVAC Design Engineering Manager

Spheros Group; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based pay

Global career development

Flexible working models

Flat hierarchies and modern working

Job summary

Spheros seeks a Design Engineering Manager for Elkhart, IN to lead the HVAC design team and translate project requirements into robust components. You will ensure performance, durability and reliability targets are met across systems and subsystems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 5+ years in HVAC system design in automotive or related fields, with strong leadership and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely-related field.
• 5+ years experience Bus/Automotive/HVAC systems design.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC design principles, load calculations and equipment selection.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for internal and customer interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design team to develop HVAC systems based on project requirements and customer specifications.
• Release system components to achieve performance, durability and reliability targets.
• Define HVAC component operating requirements to suppliers.
• Develop test plans for reliability/performance of components and HVAC systems.
• Coordinate development testing and hardware requirements (component interfaces, measurements).
• Contribute to project documentation (BOM, DFMA, DVP&R, specifications).
• Provide technical expertise for warranty, plant processes, and management.
• Provide mechanical/electrical technical support to production and quality teams through changes to equipment, tooling or processes.
• Reports to the R&D Manager for mechanical/thermal/thermodynamic/acoustic issues and engineering guidelines.

Skills

HVAC design

Team leadership

Project management

Technical documentation

Supplier interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Spheros seeks a Design Engineering Manager for Elkhart, IN to lead the HVAC design team and translate project requirements into robust components. You will ensure performance, durability and reliability targets are met across systems and subsystems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 5+ years in HVAC system design in automotive or related fields, with strong leadership and documentation skills.