Lead Engineer Product Lead

• 8 years of experience in new product development of thermal management products such as Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs) Liquid Cooling Systems Chillers Precision Cooling Units CRAC/CRAH Heat Exchangers and Data Center Cooling Solutions.
• Lead end-to-end product development activities from concept through commercialization ensuring alignment with business objectives customer requirements quality standards cost targets and project schedules.
• Demonstrated experience in leading global cross-functional engineering teams involving mechanical electrical controls manufacturing sourcing quality and service functions.
• Strong understanding of Product Development Processes (Stage-Gate/NPDI) and experience driving product release readiness through multidisciplinary collaboration across global regions.
• Own and review key product development deliverables including requirements management product architecture CAD models drawings BOMs DFMEA/PFMEA DFM/DFA/DFX verification plans compliance documentation and Gate Review deliverables.
• Drive technical decision-making and problem resolution through design reviews root cause analysis risk assessments and implementation of engineering improvements to enhance product performance manufacturability reliability quality and cost competitiveness.
• Experience in thermal-hydraulic system design architecture development prototype build product validation pilot production and product launch activities.
• Strong knowledge of component selection sizing integration and optimization including pumps heat exchangers valves sensors reservoirs piping systems filtration systems controls and liquid cooling distribution networks.
• Hands-on experience with thermal analysis fluid flow calculations system pressure drop analysis heat load calculations and performance validation testing.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards and compliance requirements related to data center liquid cooling systems pressure equipment safety reliability and regulatory certifications.
• Ability to engage directly with customers product management manufacturing suppliers and field service teams to translate customer needs into robust product solutions.
• Excellent leadership communication stakeholder management and project execution skills with a proven track record of delivering complex NPD programs in a global environment

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Masters degree in Thermal Engineering or related specialization preferred.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in New Product Development (NPD) for thermal management products such as CDUs liquid cooling systems chillers CRAC/CRAH or HVAC equipment.

• Strong technical expertise in thermal systems hydraulics electrical and controls integration with experience in component selection and system architecture development.

• Experience leading product development through global Stage-Gate/NPDI processes in a cross-functional and multinational environment.

• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling engineering drawings BOM development and design documentation with strong attention to detail.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities for resolving complex engineering challenges.

Knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements including UL CE IEC and other relevant product safety standards.

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams and stakeholders.

• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to balance customer requirements quality cost schedule and manufacturability while delivering successful products.

• Experience in Data Center Liquid Cooling High Density Cooling or Mission-Critical Thermal Management Systems is highly desirable