System Design Engineering Manager

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 an employer.

Elkhart, IN – 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

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely‑related field
• 5+ years experience in Bus/Automotive/HVAC systems design
• 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

• 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

We value diversity and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer.