Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer HVAC (P3) is a fully proficient engineering professional responsible for designing implementing optimizing and sustaining manufacturing processes related to HVAC systems and thermal management products.

This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and technical expertise supporting production performance product industrialization cost optimization quality improvement and capacity expansion initiatives. The position serves as a key technical reference within the HVAC manufacturing domain and contributes to cross-functional initiatives including Operations Quality Supply Chain and Product Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process development and validation for HVAC manufacturing lines including brazing refrigeration systems assembly leak testing charging electrical integration and final system validation testing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety quality delivery and cost (SQDC).
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing cycle times labor efficiency and line balancing.
• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) activities including process design PFMEA control plans tooling requirements and work instructions.
• Identify and implement automation or semi-automation opportunities to improve productivity and consistency.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for complex HVAC system manufacturing issues (refrigeration performance airflow optimization heat transfer efficiency etc.).
• Ensure compliance with applicable HVAC regulatory standards (UL CSA AHRI ASHRAE EPA and other regional requirements as applicable).
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA) of new products.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions related to product or process deviations.
• Support capital expenditure projects including equipment specification layout design FAT/SAT validation and commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineers (P1/P2) and provide technical guidance when required.

Scope & Impact (P3 Level Alignment WTW Framework)

• Operates independently on complex technical assignments.
• Applies advanced knowledge of HVAC systems and manufacturing engineering principles.
• Impacts line-level performance cost structure and product quality.
• May lead projects or workstreams but does not have direct people management responsibility.
• Influences cross-functional stakeholders through technical expertise.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechatronics or related field.
• Masters degree preferred (optional).

Experience:

• 58 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Strong experience in HVAC or refrigeration systems manufacturing.
• Experience with high-mix / medium-volume or industrial HVAC production environments preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Deep understanding of:
  • Refrigeration cycles and thermodynamics
  • Heat exchangers and airflow systems
  • Brazing and refrigeration piping processes
  • Leak detection and refrigerant charging systems
• PFMEA Control Plans SPC Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred)
• CAD systems and manufacturing documentation tools
• Industrialization of HVAC assemblies
• Regulatory compliance in HVAC manufacturing

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Structured decision-making capability
• Effective cross-functional communication
• Results-driven mindset
• Continuous improvement orientation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Performance Indicators

• Manufacturing yield improvement
• Scrap and rework reduction
• Cycle time and labor efficiency improvement
• On-time NPI launch support
• Equipment uptime and process stability
• Cost reduction initiatives delivered