Sr. Engineer

ClimateMaster, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

ClimateMaster, Inc. is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead design, development, and maintenance of HVAC products for residential and commercial markets. You will drive NPD projects, guide cross‑functional teams, and ensure robust performance and regulatory compliance across multiple platforms.

Strong analytical, leadership and communication skills are essential. Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering background with extensive experience in HVAC system design, simulation, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading NPD projects and sustaining initiatives.
• Ability to design and qualify HVAC systems across multiple platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proven leadership in cross functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD projects and sustaining initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.
• Design, optimize and qualify HVAC systems using analytical methods and experiments.
• Lead product qualification and agency compliance test programs.
• Document designs with BOMs, drawings and change notices.
• Interface with regulatory agencies and vendors; present to technical teams.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Leadership

Technical Knowledge

Business Knowledge

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

MS Preferred

Tools

Simulation tools

Programming languages

MS Office

Database/MRP

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This role will be responsible for design, development and maintenance improvements of residential and commercial

Brief Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This role will be responsible for design, development and maintenance improvements of residential and commercial HVAC products that meet or exceed best-in-class performance and reliability targets across multiple platforms and product families, as well as manufacturing support for existing products.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Lead NPD projects and sustaining initiatives.
• Manage individual projects and special engineering requests throughout the complete product development cycle.
• Design, optimize and qualify HVAC systems employing advanced analytical methods and experimental techniques.
• Lead product qualification and agency compliance test programs.
• Conduct analytical studies employing state-of-the-art simulation tools.
• Ensure design quality, supporting your calculations and design proposals.
• Provide technical expertise and support to manufacturing, sales & marketing, quality, and supply chain functions.
• Interface with vendors, customers, and field personnel.
• Conduct presentations for technical and business personnel.
• Document product designs by preparing bills of material, drawings, and product change notifications.
• Interface with regulatory and test agencies.

Skills & Abilities

• Problem Solving/Analysis – Identifies problem statements and generates new and unique solutions.

Leads process improvement teams and guides others in data analysis and problem solving. Analyzes broad, often ambiguous, and unrelated data; leveraging tools to draw conclusions. Independently develops approach to solutions. Translates conceptual engineering designs into tangible solutions; leveraging an appropriate level of risk in creating new designs and processes.

• Communication/Interpersonal Skills – Excellent written & verbal skills. Able to articulate and manage expectations across the engineering department. Able to represent Engineering in cross functional activities. Skilled project and product communicator.

• Leadership & Initiative – Is the technical leader of projects and teams. Contributes to sharing knowledge and guiding less experienced engineers. Acceptable interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.

Exercises considerable latitude and technical judgement in deciding work methods. Demonstrates a desire to continue learning and improving professional skills and effectiveness.

• Technical Knowledge & Planning – Highly knowledgeable in area of expertise. Take a technical leadership role on teams and will validate the work of others. Writes specifications and roadmaps for products, processes, or features. Plans complex projects, tracks project costs, KPI’s and assists with product releases. Is perceived as an expert in the area of focus within the team and throughout the company or industry.

• Business Knowledge – Leverages industry and market channel strategies and go-to market strategies to influence the business and solutions. Can translate customer needs into solutions that align with the business strategy. Incorporates latest technologies and applications for components into solutions. Uses knowledge of customer base, product application and competing solutions to create competitive advantages. Able to navigate the complexities of the supply chain.

• Teamwork – Works well independently or within a team context. Ability to foster teamwork within the Engineering Team. Ability to develop working relationships with department leaders within the business.

• Adaptability/Flexibility to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Related Field. MS Preferred.

Experience:

• 10 years design & project experience preferred. Released two or more product families.

Computer Skills

• Experience with state-of-the-art simulation tools.
• Familiar with computer programming languages.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite products.
• Familiar with database software; MRP

Certificates & Licenses

• EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Certification – Universal, is a plus.

Other Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of HVAC system design and applications; intimate familiarity with the systems component design, integration, and interactions.
• Expert in the New Product Development (NPD) process, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Intermediate knowledge of the fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and heat exchanger design.
• Hands-on skills and experience in working with laboratory equipment, test stands and instrumentation.
• Expert on industry standards and agency compliance.
• Knowledge of air management & aeroacoustics and structural analysis.
• Intermediate knowledge of manufacturing methods used in HVAC&R field; industrial experience is a plus but not required.
• Comprehensive knowledge with system controls, sequence of operations and electrical wiring methods.
• Intimate familiarity with data acquisition, advanced experimental techniques, instrumentation, calibration, measurement systems, uncertainty analysis and DoE concepts.
• Intermediate knowledge and participation with regulatory committees for equipment and system level applications.