HVAC VAVE Engineer: Cost Optimization & Design

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a VAVE Engineer to optimize costs across HVAC products. You will lead teardowns, benchmark competitors, and build bottom-up cost models to drive value improvements while maintaining quality, performance, and reliability.

This role requires bridging engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing to deliver measurable bottom-line impact. You will apply DFM/DFS, work with suppliers, support validation tests, and present business cases to stakeholders.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead teardowns and benchmarking to identify cost-improvement opportunities.
• Build bottom-up cost models including materials, labor, overhead, and logistics.
• Apply DFM/DFS to propose design alternatives and validate feasibility.
• Collaborate with sourcing and quality teams in reviews and workshops.
• Support validation testing and supplier qualification for changes.
• Manage small cost-out projects from concept to implementation.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and interns.

Skills

HVAC fundamentals

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

3D CAD modeling

PLM systems

Industry standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Windchill

Teamcenter

Autodesk Vault

Job description

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a VAVE Engineer to optimize costs across HVAC products. You will lead teardowns, benchmark competitors, and build bottom-up cost models to drive value improvements while maintaining quality, performance, and reliability.

This role requires bridging engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing to deliver measurable bottom-line impact. You will apply DFM/DFS, work with suppliers, support validation tests, and present business cases to stakeholders.