HVAC Value Engineer: Cost Reduction & Design Optimization

Henderson Group Recruiting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Group Recruiting seeks a results-driven VAVE Engineer to optimize costs across our HVAC portfolio. You will lead teardowns, build cost models, and apply DFM/DFS to improve designs while maintaining quality and reliability.

This role requires collaborating with sourcing, manufacturing, and engineering teams to deliver measurable bottom-line impact. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering degree and 2–5 years in product design or manufacturing engineering, with HVAC experience

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teardowns & Benchmarking: Independently lead teardowns and benchmarking to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Cost Analysis & Modeling: Build bottom-up cost models for materials, labor, overhead, and logistics.
• Design Optimization: Apply DFM/DFS to propose and evaluate design alternatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with sourcing and quality in supplier reviews and cost workshops.
• Validation & Testing: Support supplier qualification and testing to verify requirements.
• Project Execution: Manage small-scale cost-out projects from concept to implementation with business cases.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior engineers and interns.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

3D CAD modeling

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Windchill

Teamcenter

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Henderson Group Recruiting seeks a results-driven VAVE Engineer to optimize costs across our HVAC portfolio. You will lead teardowns, build cost models, and apply DFM/DFS to improve designs while maintaining quality and reliability.

This role requires collaborating with sourcing, manufacturing, and engineering teams to deliver measurable bottom-line impact. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering degree and 2–5 years in product design or manufacturing engineering, with HVAC experience