System Design Engineering Manager

Spheros Group; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based pay

Global career development

Flexible working models

Flat hierarchies and modern working

Job summary

Spheros seeks a Design Engineering Manager for Elkhart, IN to lead the HVAC design team and translate project requirements into robust components. You will ensure performance, durability and reliability targets are met across systems and subsystems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 5+ years in HVAC system design in automotive or related fields, with strong leadership and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely-related field.
• 5+ years experience Bus/Automotive/HVAC systems design.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC design principles, load calculations and equipment selection.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for internal and customer interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design team to develop HVAC systems based on project requirements and customer specifications.
• Release system components to achieve performance, durability and reliability targets.
• Define HVAC component operating requirements to suppliers.
• Develop test plans for reliability/performance of components and HVAC systems.
• Coordinate development testing and hardware requirements (component interfaces, measurements).
• Contribute to project documentation (BOM, DFMA, DVP&R, specifications).
• Provide technical expertise for warranty, plant processes, and management.
• Provide mechanical/electrical technical support to production and quality teams through changes to equipment, tooling or processes.
• Reports to the R&D Manager for mechanical/thermal/thermodynamic/acoustic issues and engineering guidelines.

Skills

HVAC design

Team leadership

Project management

Technical documentation

Supplier interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Spheros is a global technology company and market leader in the development and production of innovative solutions for heating systems, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, as well as intelligent regulation and control systems. We are a partner of the international commercial vehicle industry. Our teams operate worldwide in eleven countries at 12 locations, where they develop and produce cutting-edge technology actively shaping the future of urban mobility. An open and constructive working atmosphere and the opportunity to contribute ideas characterize us as a employer.

For the site in Elkhart, IN we are looking for you as Design Engineering Manager.

• Leads design team to develop HVAC systems based on project requirements and customer specifications
• Release system components to achieve all performance, durability and reliability targets
• Define HVAC component operating requirements to suppliers
• Develop test plans for reliability/performance of components and HVAC systems to ensure compliance with customer requirements
• Coordinate development testing and hardware requirements (component interfaces, measurement)
• Contribute to project documentation, i.e., BOM, DFMA, DVP&R, specifications.
• Provide technical expertise for other functions (warranty, plant process, management).
• Provide mechanical/electrical technical support to production and quality teams through the implementation of changes to equipment, tooling or processes
• Reports functionally to the R&D Manager for any Mechanical / Thermal / Thermodynamic / Acoustic issues and/or enforcement of engineering guidelines

You Inspire Us With That

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely-related field
• 5+ years experience Bus/ Automotive/ HVAC systems design experience
• Strong knowledge of HVAC system design principles, load calculations and equipment selection
• Good organizational skills – self motivated, results oriented
• Strong documentation & communication skills for presentations/reports/interfacing internally & with customers
• Strong leadership skills and management experience to guide and develop junior engineering/ design staff
• Experienced with problem solving and utilization of problem solving tools

Why Spheros

• Monetary. Performance-related salary package
• Career development. Scope to develop your own ideas as well as professional and personal development opportunities worldwide.
• Flexibility. Working models that harmonize your professional and private life.
• Setting. Flat hierarchies and modern working methods provide you with an innovative working environment.
• Future. Together we work on the trend topics of tomorrow's mobility.

Great technologies are born from passion!

Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join Spheros and revolutionize the comfort and well-being of all passengers!

Would you like to find out more?

Grace Lewis, E-mail address [e-mail], Phone [phone]

Schedule

Full time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting Date

2025-04-15

Join us and be part of our team.

More information on Spheros: https://www.spheros.com/eu_en/Home