Hybrid Senior Engineer I, Product Development

at SPX Technologies

• Job title: Senior Engineer I, Product Development
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Overland Park, United States

About the role

• Senior Product Development Engineer leading design and development at SPX Technologies, focusing on HVAC product innovation and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Design & Product Line Ownership
• Serve as a technical authority for heat transfer product design, establishing and maintaining design standards and best practices.
• Perform advanced thermal-fluid, structural, and manufacturability analyses; act as a final approver for complex engineering decisions.
• Develop and release complete engineering packages, ensuring compliance with ASME, UL, IIAR, and AHRI codes.
• Drive innovation by leading feasibility studies, concept development, and early-phase technology evaluations.
• Oversee Product Development, Portfolio Execution & Engineering Planning
• Lead multiple NPD and VA/VE programs from concept through launch, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality adherence.
• Forecast and plan engineering resources for assigned product lines; align work plans with business priorities.
• Develop engineering KPIs and report progress related to quality, cycle time, and productivity.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, standardization, and design optimization across product families.
• Provide Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment
• Lead design reviews and act as the primary engineering interface with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Product Management, Sales, and Customer Support.
• Communicate technical risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations to stakeholders to support high-quality decision making.
• Support vendor selection through technical bid evaluations and oversee successful integration of new components and technologies.
• Represent Engineering in customer discussions, escalations, and strategic supplier engagements when expert guidance is required.
• Mentor, Develop, & Guide Engineer Teams Driving Continuous Improvement
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, providing technical coaching and guidance on analysis methods, codes, and design best practices.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including root-cause investigations, standardization efforts, and process enhancements.
• Oversee engineering documentation, configuration control, and quality of technical outputs for assigned programs.
• Champion the development and maintenance of design tools, templates, and engineering rule libraries.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience, with a Bachelors degree, or 5+ years of experience, with a Masters degree
• Experience with solids-based CAD/CAM software
• Knowledge and experience with codes in the HVAC&R industry, including but not limited to: Pressure vessel and piping codes (ASME BPVC Section VIII, ASME BPVC Section IX, ASME B31.5); Refrigeration systems safety standards (UL 207, UL 60334-2-40, ASHRAE 15); IIAR Ammonia and CO2 standards; Certification and Regulation: AHRI 420, California Title 24
• Solid theoretical knowledge and sound engineering judgement; good track record of developing from concept to viable real-world solutions
• Strong communication skills

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs