Sr. Engineer, Product Development

Job Summary

Senior Engineer I – New Product Development is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and launching new industrial fan and air movement products. This role works cross‑functionally with manufacturing, sales, sourcing, and quality teams to deliver innovative, cost‑effective, and manufacturable solutions that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Design and Development

• Continuously assess technical risk, and mitigate through:
  • Engineering calculations
  • Computer Aided Engineering
• Creating:
  • engineering models and drawings
  • Specifications, bills of material (BOMs)
• Performing fan/product performance selections
• Developing innovative design solutions for customer and engineering problems

Testing and Specifications

• Performing engineering and product testing
• Verifying product performance
• Supporting development and post‑installation testing
• Writing engineering specifications
• Participating in third‑party contractual testing
• Providing technical support during development and implementation

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Manufacturing
• Sourcing/procurement
• Customers
• Operations teams
• Key activities include:
  • Design‑for‑manufacturability
  • Cost‑effective design coordination
  • Vendor technical evaluations
  • Supplier selection support
  • Resolving technical performance issues
  • Supporting project deadlines and production schedules

Required Experience

• 8+ years of design engineering experience in product development or manufacturing
• Experience with CAD software (Inventor, Solid Works, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with industrial equipment, HVAC, fans, blowers, or rotating equipment
• CFD, FEA, or airflow analysis experience
• Knowledge of ERP/PDM systems
• Familiarity with ASME, AMCA, or ISO standards
• Proficient with ERP applications for BOM maintenance
• Working knowledge of Stage Gate Process (New Product Development)
• Lean NPI and/or Customer Focus Technology Planning (CFTP)
• Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Combination of office, engineering lab, and manufacturing floor environments
• Occasional travel to suppliers, customers, or manufacturing facilities may be required
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

• 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

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.