Senior Product Engineer

Senior Product Engineer at Air Distribution Technologies, Inc.

Location:

Frisco, TX

Salary: $88,200.00 – $

A senior‑level role demanding a seasoned engineering professional with a strong background in HVAC systems, product lifecycle management, and cross‑functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will drive innovation, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

• Create parts, assemblies, and drawings in Solid Works, leveraging VBA to automate file creation and streamline documentation.
• Manage engineering data using Solid Works PDM, ensuring accuracy and version control.
• Develop and finalize models and drawings for special product requests, collaborating with Product Managers, clients, and manufacturing engineers for approvals.
• Create and update drawings and BOMs for missing or outdated product documentation, managing files efficiently in Solid Works PDM.
• Respond to Engineering Change Requests by releasing drawing and modeling packages on schedule.
• Review Corrective Action and Deviation Requests from production facilities, recommending corrective actions.
• Generate technical reports, graphs, and marketing illustrations to define/illustrate system performance and operating characteristics.
• Develop and manage product design schedules using the phase‑gate process, ensuring timely delivery and continuous improvement of engineering procedures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and plants to maintain design specifications, streamline lean processes, reduce waste, and recommend design improvements.
• Answer technical questions from clients, OEM representatives, and manufacturing engineers at production facilities about products to ensure seamless HVAC system integration.
• Test and evaluate software or firmware used by engineering.
• Initiate and oversee prototype / test model development and analyze laboratory data to drive product improvements and innovation.
• Test, evaluate, and compare competitor’s products, materials, designs, performance and application.
• Mentor designers and junior engineers, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Participate in meetings, seminars, and training sessions to stay apprised of new developments in technology, tools, and resources. This may include participation in AMCA, UL, DOE, ASHRAE, and AHRI committees.
• Follow and comply with company work and safety rules.

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on HVAC systems and product development.
• Proficiency in Solid Works, VBA, MS Office; familiarity with tools such as ANSYS CFD/FEA, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Revit.
• Demonstrated expertise in DFMA, FMEA, project management, and phase‑gate development processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to lead complex projects and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; capable of translating technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to manufacturing sites for audits, product launches, and process optimization.

• 1+ years of hands‑on and practical engineering experience with fan coil units.
• Experience with ANSYS CFD/FEA, Autodesk Revit, VBA programming, Phase‑Gate development processes, project management, DFMA, FMEA, Lab View, AS400, sheet metal forming and fabrication, air movement principles, and fan/blower laws.

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