Product Development Supervisor

Kelvion Products; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion Product Development, part of Kelvion’s global Technology group, focuses on next‑generation heat exchangers. The US campus aims to lead the heat exchanger industry in America, collaborating with data centres, hydrogen fuel cell producers, and oil & gas leaders.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team of design engineers, thermal engineers, designers, and drafters; plan resources; and drive HX17 projects to meet scope, time, and quality targets while collaborating with global teams to

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret drawings and specs.
• Proficient in English; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with heat exchanger or HVAC product testing and Lean/Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of design, thermal, and drafting engineers.
• Plan resources to deliver HX17 projects within scope, time, and quality.
• Oversee heat exchanger design, thermal and mechanical analysis.
• Collaborate with global teams to develop new products and improve existing platforms.
• Provide technical support to improve performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Lead design reviews and verification/validation activities.
• Coordinate global product transfers and communicate requirements to receiving teams.
• Partner with manufacturing, PLM, and NPI teams for production readiness.
• Translate customer and business needs into engineering requirements.
• Maintain engineering documentation and promote best practices.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team development

Heat exchanger thermodynamics

Data analysis

Simulation

Performance modeling

English proficiency

Problem solving

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Experience mentoring teams

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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963100 - Human Resources - RA Full Time Indirect Catoosa, OK, US

POSITION SUMMARY

Kelvion Product Development team is part of Kelvion’s global Technology team developing next-generation heat exchanger. Product Development team brings expertise in mechanical, electrical, controls, testing, and process engineering. The US campus aims to lead the heat exchanger industry in America.

You will contribute to shaping Kelvion’s portfolio with a focus on the future of heat exchanger design for High Tech and Green Tech applications. This role involves regular collaboration with companies such as data centres, hydrogen fuel cell producers and oil & gas big players. Additionally, you will engage closely with Kelvion’s global team on a diverse array of projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team of Design Engineers, Thermal Engineers, Designers, and Drafters, establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, and development goals.
• Plan and assign team resources to deliver HX17 product development and engineering projects within established scope, timelines, and quality requirements.
• Oversee heat exchanger design and thermal and mechanical analysis to deliver robust technical solutions that meet product specifications and application requirements.
• Collaborate with local and global Technology Product Development and Research & Innovation teams to develop new products and improve existing HX17 platforms.
• Provide technical support for the existing product portfolio, resolving design issues and identifying opportunities to improve performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Lead technical design reviews and oversee verification and validation activities to confirm designs meet applicable engineering standards and product requirements.
• Coordinate global product transfers, ensuring design knowledge, technical documentation, and manufacturing requirements are effectively communicated to receiving teams.
• Partner with Global Manufacturing, PLM, and NPI teams to support production readiness, product introductions, and controlled implementation of engineering changes.
• Collaborate with Sales, GSE, and central functions to translate customer and business needs into practical engineering requirements and solutions.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and promote consistent design methods, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and safe engineering practices across the team.
• All other duties assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework
• Demonstrated engineering leadership and team development skills, with the ability to provide technical direction, prioritize work, and collaborate across local and global teams.
• Strong expertise in heat exchanger thermodynamics, analytical methods, simulation, and performance modeling to optimize designs and meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Experience defining laboratory tests, evaluating data, and correlating test results with analytical and simulation models to validate product performance.
• Experience leading product development from concept through industrialization, including design verification, validation, technical documentation, global product transfers, and continuous improvement.
• Thorough understanding of applicable health, safety, and regulatory standards, with the ability to integrate requirements into engineering designs, laboratory testing, and product development activities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with relevant experience leading product development and mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and balancing performance, cost, risk, and delivery.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English, strong teamwork abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Organized, methodical approach to managing multiple priorities, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methods.
• Experience with heat exchanger or HVAC product testing and knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.