Sustaining Engineer – HVAC Products

Software Placement Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Sustaining Engineer in Dallas, TX to support existing HVAC product lines across their lifecycle. You will ensure performance, quality, cost-efficiency, and regulatory compliance while backing factory operations and driving continuous improvement.

You will provide daily engineering support to production, manage ECNs and BOM updates, develop minor design changes for manufacturability, and mentor junior engineers on sustaining projects, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 2–5 years of sustaining/manufacturing/HVAC product engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with ECNs, BOM management, and supplier qualification.
• Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (SolidWorks/Creo, Teamcenter/Windchill).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and spend time on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support to production and factory operations.
• Manage ECNs, BOM updates, and supplier qualification testing.
• Develop and validate minor design modifications to improve manufacturability or quality.
• Participate in cost-reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with supply chain to qualify alternate suppliers and materials.
• Apply structured problem-solving tools (FMEA, RCA, 8D) to resolve challenges.
• Interface with suppliers and factory leadership to address technical issues.
• Maintain engineering documentation and compliance records.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers or interns on small sustaining projects.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks/Creo

Teamcenter/Windchill

ECN management

Job description

Location: Dallas, TX | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established manufacturer of HVAC products is seeking a Sustaining Engineer to support existing product lines throughout their lifecycle. This role ensures ongoing performance, quality, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance while providing critical engineering support to factory operations and driving continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Provide daily engineering support to production and factory operations, resolving technical issues as they arise
• Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Bill of Materials (BOM) updates, and supplier qualification testing
• Develop and validate minor design modifications to improve manufacturability or quality
• Participate in cost-reduction and process improvement initiatives
• Coordinate with supply chain to qualify alternate suppliers and materials
• Apply structured problem-solving tools (FMEA, RCA, 8D, etc.) to resolve technical challenges
• Interface with suppliers and factory leadership to address technical issues
• Maintain engineering documentation and compliance records
• Mentor and guide junior engineers or interns, managing small sustaining projects independently

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 2-5 years of experience in sustaining engineering, manufacturing engineering, or HVAC product engineering
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo, and PLM systems such as Teamcenter or Windchill
• Experience with ECNs, BOM management, and supplier qualification
• Knowledge of HVAC industry standards including ASHRAE, UL, AHRI, and DOE
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods while observing or troubleshooting equipment
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs during prototype handling or lab testing
• Willingness to spend time on the shop floor and occasionally travel for supplier visits or vendor qualification testing

Preferred qualifications

• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt certification a plus

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to independently manage sustaining projects, mentor junior engineers, and directly influence the quality, cost, and manufacturability of established HVAC products.