Senior Mechanical Engineer - New Product Development

SPX Technologies; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

SPX Technologies, part of the Engineered Air Movement group, is seeking a Senior Engineer I – New Product Development to design, develop, test, and launch new industrial fan products. You will collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, and quality teams to deliver cost-effective, manufacturable solutions that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, engineering design, testing, and documentation, with opportunities to influence product

Qualifications

• 8+ years of design engineering experience in product development or manufacturing
• Experience with CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Design and development of new industrial fan and air movement products
• Creating engineering models, drawings, BOMs, and performance specifications
• Performing engineering and product testing; verifying product performance
• Cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, sourcing, sales, and quality teams
• Vendor evaluations, issue resolution, and supporting project deadlines and production schedules

Skills

Inventor

SolidWorks

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

DFM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP/PDM systems

Job description

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Engineered Air Movement, Cincinnati Fan is a leading manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers for OEMs and industrial applications With its high attention to detail for products that are durable, energy efficient, and unparalleled in performance, companies rely on Cincinnati Fan to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

How You Will Make An Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. The Senior Engineer I – New Product Development is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and launching new industrial fan and air movement products. This role works cross-functionally with manufacturing, sales, sourcing, and quality teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

What You Can Expect In This Role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

Design and Development

• Continuously assess technical risk, and mitigate through:
• Engineering calculations
• Computer Aided Engineering

Creating

• Engineering models and drawings,
• Specifications, Bills of Material (BOMs),
• Performing fan/product performance selections
• Developing innovative design solutions for customer and engineering problems

Testing and Specifications

• Performing engineering and product testing
• Verifying product performance
• Supporting development and post-installation testing
• Writing engineering specifications
• Participating in third‑party contractual testing
• Providing technical support during development and implementation

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Manufacturing
• Sourcing/procurement
• Customers
• Operations teams
• Key activities include:
• Vendor technical evaluations
• Resolving technical performance issues
• Supporting project deadlines and production schedules

What We Are Looking For (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• 8+ years of design engineering experience in product development or manufacturing
• Experience with CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience with industrial equipment, HVAC, fans, blowers, or rotating equipment
• CFD, FEA, or airflow analysis experience
• Knowledge of ERP/PDM systems
• Familiarity with ASME, AMCA, or ISO standards
• Proficient with ERP applications for BOM maintenance
• Working knowledge of Stage Gate Process (New Product Development)
• Lean NPI and/or Customer Focus Technology Planning (CFTP)
• Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Combination of office, engineering lab, and manufacturing floor environments
• Occasional travel to suppliers, customers, or manufacturing facilities may be required
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

How We Live Our Culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well‑being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance‑based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.