R&D Engineer - HVAC Systems & Product Strategy

Hayden Industrial; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking an R&D Engineer in Claremore, OK. You will lead assigned product lines across customer application, product strategy, manufacturing readiness, and cross-functional product release.

The role requires mechanical/thermal engineering expertise, 5+ years in HVAC or related thermal equipment, and strong collaboration across Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC, heat exchangers, mission-critical cooling systems, or related thermal equipment.
• Solid understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and air / fluid dynamics.
• Experience with product development, cross-functional release processes, and product-line support in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturability, production readiness, and practical engineering trade-offs in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with product-line management, lifecycle ownership, or product strategy in a technical environment.
• Proficient with thermal modelling, selection software, and CAD tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, and customer teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned product lines across customer application, product strategy, manufacturing readiness, and cross-functional product release.
• Own and manage the product lifecycle for assigned product lines, from concept through launch, market support, and ongoing improvement.
• Translate customer needs, market requirements, and product-line priorities into clear engineering and development requirements.
• Define product specifications, feature enhancements, and performance targets in alignment with business goals.
• Lead pricing, value positioning, and target margin logic for assigned product lines in coordination with Sales and leadership.
• Coordinate engineering sign-off and cross-functional readiness prior to manufacturing release.

Skills

Thermal modelling

Cross-functional leadership

CAD tools

Product lifecycle ownership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Thermal Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Selection software

Job description

Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking an R&D Engineer in Claremore, OK. You will lead assigned product lines across customer application, product strategy, manufacturing readiness, and cross-functional product release.

The role requires mechanical/thermal engineering expertise, 5+ years in HVAC or related thermal equipment, and strong collaboration across Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, and Supply Chain.