Engineer Team Leader

Laars Heating Systems Company is a global leader in the boiler and water heater industry. Our products are designed and manufactured in the United States, and we have earned a competitive advantage through our innovation and customer dedication. We have a talented team of Engineers, Designers, and Technicians, along with a new state-of-the-art R&D laboratory. Our focus is on new condensing boiler and heat pump water heater technology and the continued growth and success of our organization.

We are seeking a technically skilled and solutions-driven Engineering Team Leader to lead a team focused on maintaining and improving existing products and systems. This role is ideal for a mechanical engineer with a strong background in combustion systems or chiller systems, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of sustaining engineers, and technical staff to resolve technical issues in existing products and systems.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for field failures, manufacturing issues, and design improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, quality, and service teams to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Manage engineering change processes and documentation to support product lifecycle management.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and problem-solving, especially in mechanical systems involving combustion or refrigeration.
• Support cost reduction initiatives, supplier changes, and component obsolescence management.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Drive all sustaining activities and identify opportunities for improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (4-year) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical engineering role, preferably in sustaining or product support.
• Proven experience with combustion systems, chiller systems, or other complex mechanical systems preferred.
• Proven experience trouble shooting complex electro-mechanical systems in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and engineering documentation systems.
• Experience with general responsibilities of a line manager including conflict resolution.
• Must have the ability to work in the USA without the need for sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in HVAC, industrial equipment, or energy systems.
• Experience with control systems (Embedded controllers, PLC's etc)
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., UL, ASHRAE, AHRI, ANSI).
• Project management experience.

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