L3 Senior NPD Engineer Dallas, TX

First Co.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Co. is seeking an L3 Senior NPD Engineer to provide technical leadership in the development of residential, commercial, and applied HVAC products, owning assigned products from requirements through validation and production launch.

You will lead technical execution, design decisions, testing, and issue resolution while mentoring engineers and technicians. The role requires overseeing design reviews, risk assessments, DFMEAs, testing plans, and field validation activities, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years in HVAC product engineering or new product development.
• Strong HVAC systems knowledge and domain expertise.
• Proficiency in engineering analyses, prototype builds, and validation.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned product or major subsystem development from concept through validation and production launch.
• Own technical decisions and system integration balancing performance, cost, quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Mentor engineers and technicians and review engineering work.
• Lead design reviews, risk assessments, DFMEAs, root-cause investigations, and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Coordinate technical priorities with CAD, Laboratory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales.
• Apply NPD and Stage-Gate processes and capture lessons learned for future programs.

Skills

Technical leadership

HVAC systems knowledge

Engineering analysis

Simulation

Laboratory testing

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

Laboratory testing

HVAC testing equipment

Job description

Reports To: Director of New Product Development

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary/Objective

The L3 Senior NPD Engineer provides technical leadership in the development of residential, commercial, and applied HVAC products, owning assigned products or major subsystems from requirements through validation and production launch. The role leads technical execution, design decisions, testing, and issue resolution while mentoring engineers and technicians.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities/Goals:

• Lead assigned product or major subsystem development from concept through validation and production launch, including technical scope, schedule, risks, and deliverables.
• Own technical decisions and system integration for assigned designs, balancing performance, cost, quality, reliability, compliance, and manufacturability.
• Mentor engineers and technicians, review engineering work, and promote consistent technical practices.

Day to Day Tasks:

• Lead design reviews, risk assessments, DFMEAs, root-cause investigations, and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Develop and guide engineering analyses, prototype builds, test plans, laboratory testing, and field validation activities.
• Analyze test and field data, identify design improvements, and make or recommend technical decisions.
• Coordinate technical priorities and deliverables with CAD, Laboratory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales.
• Apply NPD and Stage-Gate processes to assigned projects and capture lessons learned for future programs.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

The work environment for this role is typically an office and laboratory setting, with occasional visits to manufacturing sites. The employee must be able to stand or walk during plant and laboratory activities and lift up to 25 lbs for prototype evaluations. Adherence to PPE and safety protocols is required.

Required Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• Typically 5 or more years of experience in HVAC product engineering or new product development.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and at least one technical domain, such as refrigeration, airflow, hydronics, heat transfer, or controls.
• Proficiency in engineering analysis, simulation, laboratory testing, product validation, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of applicable HVAC codes, standards, and rating requirements, such as UL 60335-2-40, AHRI, and DOE.
• Demonstrated technical leadership of projects and experience mentoring engineers or technicians.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.