HVAC Value & Cost Optimization Engineer

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Dallas (TX); In loco; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a results-driven VAVE Engineer to optimize product costs across HVAC portfolios. You will lead teardowns, benchmark competitors, and develop bottom-up cost models to drive design improvements while ensuring quality and reliability.

Collaborating with sourcing and manufacturing teams, you will apply DFM/DFS principles, validate changes, and manage small cost-out projects from concept to implementation. Mentorship to junior engineers is part of the role.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of professional engineering experience, including 1–2 years in design or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in HVAC or thermal systems favored.
• Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead teardowns and benchmarking to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Build bottom-up cost models including materials, labor, overhead, and logistics.
• Apply DFM and DFS principles to propose design alternatives.
• Collaborate with sourcing and quality teams in supplier reviews and cost-reduction workshops.
• Support validation testing and supplier component qualification.
• Manage small-scale cost-out projects from concept to implementation.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and interns.

Conoscenze

HVAC fundamentals

3D CAD modeling

PLM systems knowledge

ECN & BOM management

Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Windchill

Teamcenter

Autodesk Vault

Descrizione del lavoro

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a results-driven VAVE Engineer to optimize product costs across HVAC portfolios. You will lead teardowns, benchmark competitors, and develop bottom-up cost models to drive design improvements while ensuring quality and reliability.

Collaborating with sourcing and manufacturing teams, you will apply DFM/DFS principles, validate changes, and manage small cost-out projects from concept to implementation. Mentorship to junior engineers is part of the role.