HVAC Value Engineer - Cost & Design Optimizer

6 Degrees Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a results-driven VAVE Engineer to optimize product costs across HVAC portfolios. You will lead teardowns, build cost models, and apply DFM/DFS to improve designs while coordinating with sourcing and manufacturing. Expect cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to mentor junior engineers.

The role emphasizes practical cost-out execution, supplier engagement, and delivering measurable bottom-line impact, with travel as needed in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teardowns & Benchmarking: lead product teardowns and benchmarking for cost-reduction and design improvements.
• Cost Analysis & Modeling: build bottom-up cost models for materials, labor, overhead, and logistics.
• Design Optimization: apply DFM and DFS to propose and evaluate design alternatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with sourcing and quality in supplier reviews and workshops.
• Validation & Testing: support supplier qualification and validation testing to meet requirements.
• Project Execution: manage small-scale cost-out projects from concept to implementation with business cases.
• Mentorship: provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior engineers and interns.

Skills

HVAC fundamentals

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

3D CAD modeling

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

PLM systems

ECNs/BOM management

Industry standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

Windchill

Teamcenter

Autodesk Vault

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a results-driven VAVE Engineer to optimize product costs across HVAC portfolios. You will lead teardowns, build cost models, and apply DFM/DFS to improve designs while coordinating with sourcing and manufacturing. Expect cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to mentor junior engineers.

The role emphasizes practical cost-out execution, supplier engagement, and delivering measurable bottom-line impact, with travel as needed in a dynamic environment.