Senior Engineer

Kingfisher Recruiting; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Senior HVAC Product Development Engineer to lead design, optimization, and sustaining engineering for residential and commercial HVAC products in Oklahoma City. You will manage end-to-end NPD projects, drive regulatory compliance, and provide cross-functional expertise across manufacturing, sales, quality, and supply chain teams.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in product design and project engineering, a strong background in HVAC system design, and DFSS/DFMA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; MS preferred.
• 10+ years in product design and project engineering with proven releases.
• Experience leading NPD projects and working across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, optimization, and qualification of HVAC systems.
• Manage end-to-end NPD projects with timelines and KPIs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and interface with testing agencies.
• Harness cross-functional guidance across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and sales/marketing.
• Prepare BOMs, drawings, PCNs, and present designs to stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and drive DFSS/DFMA process improvements.

Skills

HVAC design

Project leadership

Data analysis

DoE

DFSS

DFMA

Laboratory testing

Thermodynamics

Systems integration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

HVAC simulation tools

Office Suite

Programming basics

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior HVAC Product Development Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and sustaining engineering of our residential and commercial HVAC product families. In this technical leadership role, you will manage end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) projects, drive agency compliance, and provide cross-functional expertise across manufacturing, sales, quality, and supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development & Engineering: Design, optimize, and qualify residential and commercial HVAC systems using advanced simulation tools, analytical methods, and experimental techniques.

• Project Leadership: Manage individual NPD projects and special engineering requests across the full product lifecycle, tracking project timelines, costs, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Qualification & Compliance: Lead product qualification programs and interface with regulatory and testing agencies to maintain full industry compliance.

• Cross-Functional Support: Serve as a technical subject matter expert providing guidance to manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and sales/marketing teams.

• Documentation & Technical Execution: Prepare bills of materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, product change notifications (PCNs), and present technical designs to internal stakeholders and external clients.

• Mentorship & Process Improvement: Guide less experienced engineers, lead data analysis initiatives, and apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required; Master’s degree (MS) preferred.

• Experience: 10+ years of product design and project engineering experience preferred, with a proven track record of successfully releasing at least two product families.

Technical Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of residential/commercial HVAC system design, component integration, and system interactions.

• Proficiency in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, heat exchanger design, aeroacoustics, and structural analysis.

• Experience with controls, sequence of operations, and electrical wiring.

• Hands-on laboratory testing expertise, including data acquisition, instrumentation, calibration, Design of Experiments (DoE), and uncertainty analysis.

• Expert understanding of NPD processes, DFSS, DFMA, and industry compliance standards.

Software & Tools

• Proficient in state-of-the-art HVAC simulation tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Familiarity with computer programming languages and database/MRP software.

Certifications & Licensing

• EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Certification (Universal) is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Technical Leadership & Judgment: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate complex conceptual designs into tangible, market-ready solutions.

• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively represent Engineering in cross-functional activities and guide project teams.

• Business Acumen: Ability to align engineering solutions with customer needs, market strategies, and supply chain dynamics.

• Adaptability: Open to new ideas, flexible in fast-paced environments, and dedicated to continuous professional development.