Senior Engineer

Saint Cyr Partners; Oklahoma City (OK); In loco; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Saint Cyr Partners seeks a Senior HVAC Product Development Engineer to lead end-to-end design, optimization, and sustaining engineering across residential and commercial HVAC lines.

In this technical leadership role, you will drive NPD projects, ensure agency compliance, and provide cross-functional expertise to manufacturing, sales, quality, and supply chain teams. The position requires a strong track record in product release and DFSS/DFMA application.

Competenze

• Degree in mechanical engineering required; MS preferred.
• 10+ years of product design and project engineering experience.
• Proven track record releasing at least two product families.
• EPA 608 Refrigerant Certification (Universal) is a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead design, optimization, and sustaining engineering of HVAC products.
• Manage end-to-end New Product Development projects and KPIs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with testing agencies and standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sales, quality, and supply chain.
• Prepare BOMs, engineering drawings, PCNs, and present designs.
• Mentor engineers and drive DFSS/DFMA process improvements.

Conoscenze

HVAC system design

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

DFSS

DFMA

Design of Experiments (DoE)

Uncertainty analysis

NPD process leadership

Technical mentoring

Regulatory compliance liaison

BOMs & PCNs

Data analysis & DoE tools

HVAC simulation tools

Microsoft Office

Programming basics

Database/MRP software

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree (MS) preferred

Strumenti

HVAC simulation tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Programming languages

Database/MRP software

Descrizione del lavoro

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.