Lead Project Engineer - HVAC&R Systems

Belcan; High Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Project / Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC&R product designs for commercial and defense markets in High Ridge, MO. The role involves managing development of new products, supporting legacy designs, sizing components, and generating technical documentation.

You will coordinate testing, qualification and production efforts, and drive facility upgrades as needed. The position requires leading cross-functional teams, evaluating design approaches, and delivering projects on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field.
• Experience leading engineering projects, especially for new product development.
• Experience with mechanical equipment design including assemblies and sheet metal parts.
• Competent in writing and creating technical documentation.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for development and support of HVAC&R equipment including heat exchangers and air handling systems.
• Manage project schedules, costs and resources with internal/external teams.
• Evaluate design approaches to meet production requirements and investigate improvements.
• Perform mechanical analysis and performance predictions for HVAC&R components.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components and services; scout and engage new suppliers.
• Coordinate on-time project execution with internal teams and external partners.
• Develop manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and related documentation for fabrication.
• Review customer specifications to develop compliant designs for bids and development.
• Create technical documentation, manuals, and procedures.
• Support testing, qualification, and analysis of prototypes and products.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget and adhere to specs.
• Provide budget, cost and schedule inputs for project status reports.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to improve cost efficiency and throughput.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and customers; participate in meetings.
• Contribute to team efforts and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and expand technical knowledge via collaboration with specialists and suppliers.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC CREO

AutoCAD Mechanical

MS Office

Job description

Belcan is seeking a Project / Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC&R product designs for commercial and defense markets in High Ridge, MO. The role involves managing development of new products, supporting legacy designs, sizing components, and generating technical documentation.

You will coordinate testing, qualification and production efforts, and drive facility upgrades as needed. The position requires leading cross-functional teams, evaluating design approaches, and delivering projects on