Senior HVAC Product Development Leader

Gradian Thermal Solutions; Osseo (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental plans

Short-term and long-term disability

Group term life insurance

HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans

8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays,\

401k matching

Company paid events

Annual safety shoe allowance

Education assistance program

Job summary

Gradian Thermal Solutions, headquartered in Maple Grove, MN, designs and manufactures liquid cooling systems and modular thermal management solutions for data centers and critical facilities. The Product Development Engineering Manager will lead technology development, validate concepts, and drive future product platforms aligned with growth and customer needs.

The role focuses on turning innovative ideas into proven technologies, overseeing prototype builds, testing, and readiness for New

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in HVAC, mechanical systems, or product development.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Experience leading New Product Development programs from concept through launch.
• Experience with design validation, testing, and product qualification methodologies.
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the technology roadmap for future HVAC products and systems.
• Lead feasibility studies and proof-of-concept projects.
• Own the NPD stage-gate process from concept through launch.
• Ensure projects meet scope, cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Lead cross-functional design reviews and gate approvals.
• Provide technical leadership for design and product architecture.
• Drive standardization initiatives across product lines.
• Oversee prototype builds and validation testing.
• Lead DFMEA, risk assessments, and design verification activities.
• Mentor and develop PD engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Mentoring/people development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

SolidWorks

CFD

FEA

Job description

Gradian Thermal Solutions, headquartered in Maple Grove, MN, designs and manufactures liquid cooling systems and modular thermal management solutions for data centers and critical facilities. The Product Development Engineering Manager will lead technology development, validate concepts, and drive future product platforms aligned with growth and customer needs.

The role focuses on turning innovative ideas into proven technologies, overseeing prototype builds, testing, and readiness for New