VAVE Engineer - HVAC Cost Reduction & Design Optimization

Launching Point; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Launching Point is seeking a VAVE Engineer to optimize product costs across HVAC portfolios. You will lead teardowns, perform cost analyses, and apply design for manufacturability to deliver measurable cost reductions.

The role requires 2–5 years of engineering experience, preferably with HVAC or thermal systems, and a Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus. You will collaborate with sourcing and manufacturing teams in a dynamic office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related engineering field.
• 2–5 years as a professional engineer with 1–2 years in product design or manufacturing.
• HVAC/thermal systems experience strongly preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teardowns & Benchmarking: lead teardowns and benchmarking to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Cost Analysis & Modeling: build bottom-up cost models including materials, labor, overhead, and logistics.
• Design Optimization: apply DFM/DFS to propose design alternatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with sourcing and quality teams in reviews and workshops.
• Validation & Testing: support supplier qualification and testing to verify requirements.
• Project Execution: manage small-scale cost-out projects from concept to implementation.
• Mentorship: provide guidance to junior engineers and interns.

Skills

HVAC fundamentals

3D CAD modeling

PLM familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline

2–5 years of professional engineering experience (1–2 years in design/manufacturing)

Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Tools

SolidWorks / Inventor / Creo

Windchill / Teamcenter / Autodesk Vault

Job description

Launching Point is seeking a VAVE Engineer to optimize product costs across HVAC portfolios. You will lead teardowns, perform cost analyses, and apply design for manufacturability to deliver measurable cost reductions.

The role requires 2–5 years of engineering experience, preferably with HVAC or thermal systems, and a Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus. You will collaborate with sourcing and manufacturing teams in a dynamic office environment.