L2 Engineer – Sustaining Dallas, TX

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

Job summary

First Co. in Dallas seeks a Sustaining Engineer - HVAC to support existing products through their lifecycle, ensuring performance, quality, and manufacturability. You will provide daily engineering support to factory operations, drive cost-reduction initiatives, and mentor junior engineers or interns.

You will manage ECNs, BOM updates, supplier qualifications, and documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet regulatory standards and product goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years in sustaining engineering, manufacturing engineering, or HVAC product engineering.
• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to factory operations and resolve technical issues.
• Drive product improvements, cost reduction, and manufacturability enhancements.
• Manage engineering changes, supplier qualifications, and documentation updates.
• Ensure compliance with HVAC industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers or interns while independently managing small sustaining projects.
• Provide daily engineering support to production and factory operations.
• Manage ECNs, BOM updates, and supplier qualification testing.
• Develop and validate minor design modifications for manufacturability or quality.
• Coordinate with supply chain to qualify alternate suppliers and materials.
• Use structured problem-solving tools (FMEA, RCA, 8D, etc.) to resolve issues.
• Interface with suppliers and factory leadership to address technical challenges.
• Maintain engineering documentation and compliance records.
• Support and guide new hires or interns through mentorship.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

CAD tools proficiency

PLM systems

ECN/BOM management

Supplier qualification

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Teamcenter

Windchill

BOM management

Job description

Reports To: Girish Kamble

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary/Objective

The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for supporting existing HVAC products, ensuring their long-term performance, quality, and manufacturability. This role provides daily engineering support to factory operations, drives cost-reduction initiatives, manages engineering changes, and collaborates with suppliers, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams. The engineer also mentors junior engineers or interns and manages sustaining projects independently.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities/Goals:

The Sustaining Engineer - HVAC supports existing HVAC products throughout their lifecycle to ensure performance, quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with standards. The role is intended to:

• Provide engineering support to factory operations and resolve technical issues.
• Drive product improvements, cost reduction, and manufacturability enhancements.
• Manage engineering changes, supplier qualifications, and documentation updates.
• Ensure compliance with HVAC industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers or interns while independently managing small sustaining projects.

Day to Day Tasks:

• Provide daily engineering support to production and factory operations.
• Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Bill of Materials (BOM) updates, and supplier qualification testing.
• Develop and validate minor design modifications for manufacturability or quality.
• Participate in cost-reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with supply chain to qualify alternate suppliers and materials.
• Use structured problem-solving tools (FMEA, RCA, 8D, etc.) to resolve issues.
• Interface with suppliers and factory leadership to address technical challenges.
• Maintain engineering documentation and compliance records.
• Support and guide new hires or interns through mentorship.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based work with regular interaction across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
• Frequent collaboration with factory operations, which may include time on the shop floor.
• Occasional supplier visits or vendor qualification testing activities.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods while observing or troubleshooting equipment.
• Moderate lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required during prototype handling or lab testing.
• Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, multitasking, and strong communication skills.

Required Education and Work Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• 2-5 years in sustaining engineering, manufacturing engineering, or HVAC product engineering.
• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt certification a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar) and PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill, or similar).
• Experience with ECNs, BOM management, and supplier qualification.
• Knowledge of HVAC industry standards (ASHRAE, UL, AHRI, DOE).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, effective cross-functional collaboration, and strong written and verbal communication.