Product Development Supervisor

Kelvion; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion is seeking an experienced engineering leader for its US Product Development team in Oklahoma to shape next-generation heat exchanger products for high-tech and green-tech applications. The role requires coordinating with data centers, hydrogen fuel cell producers, and oil & gas leaders while aligning with global teams on diverse projects.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary group of design/thermal engineers and drafters, drive resource plans, oversee design reviews, and ensure rigorous

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with leadership of product development.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills; able to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication, teamwork, and MS Office proficiency.
• Experience with heat exchanger or HVAC, Lean/Six Sigma, or continuous improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary design engineering team.
• Plan resources to deliver HX17 product development within scope, timelines, and quality.
• Oversee heat exchanger design, thermal and mechanical analysis to meet specs.
• Collaborate with global teams to develop new products and improve HX17 platforms.
• Provide technical support to improve performance, manufacturability, and cost.
• Lead design reviews and oversee verification/validation activities.
• Coordinate global product transfers and communicate requirements to receiving teams.
• Partner with Global Manufacturing, PLM, and NPI to support production readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team development

Heat exchanger thermodynamics

Analytical methods

Simulation

Performance modeling

Technical documentation

English communication

MS Office

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

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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.