HVAC Value Engineer | Cost Reductions & DFx Expert

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking a VAVE Engineer to optimize product costs across HVAC portfolios. You will lead teardowns, benchmark competitors, and build cost models to drive bottom-line impact while ensuring quality and reliability.

You will work with cross-functional teams on design optimization, supplier reviews, and validation testing, mentoring junior engineers along the way. Office-based role with travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead teardowns and benchmarking to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Build bottom-up cost models for materials, labor, overhead, and logistics.
• Apply DFM/DFS principles to propose optimized designs.
• Collaborate with sourcing and quality teams in supplier reviews.
• Support validation testing to ensure functional requirements.
• Manage small cost-out projects from concept to implementation.
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers and interns.

Skills

HVAC fundamentals

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Windchill

Teamcenter

Autodesk Vault

Job description

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking a VAVE Engineer to optimize product costs across HVAC portfolios. You will lead teardowns, benchmark competitors, and build cost models to drive bottom-line impact while ensuring quality and reliability.

You will work with cross-functional teams on design optimization, supplier reviews, and validation testing, mentoring junior engineers along the way. Office-based role with travel to sites as needed.