Sr. Engineer, New Product Development
Job Summary
Building the people that build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer more efficient sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework we Reach Identify Strengthen and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. Were a global company of problem solvers collaborators and innovators and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
As part of Engineered Air Movement Cincinnati Fan is a leading manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers for OEMs and industrial applications With its high attention to detail for products that are durable energy efficient and unparalleled in performance companies rely on Cincinnati Fan to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. The 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.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX your core responsibilities will be:
Design and Development
- Developing new mechanical product designs
- Continuously assess technical risk and mitigate through:
- Engineering calculations
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Creating:
- engineering models and drawings
- Specificationsbills of material (BOMs)
- Supporting global product development projects
- Performing fan/product performance selections
- Developing innovative design solutions for customer and engineering problems
- Strong continuous improvement mindset
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
- Vendors/suppliers
- 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
What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience Skills Education)
We each bring something to the table and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
- 8 years of design engineering experience in product development or manufacturing
- Experience with CAD software (Inventor SolidWorks 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
- Project management experience
- 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)
Education & Certifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
Travel & Working Environment
- 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
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and more importantly who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- 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
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds experiences and voices at SPX and we are committed to challenging ourselves openly communicating and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
SPX Technologies, based in Charlotte, NC, is a supplier of highly engineered products and technologies, holding leadership positions in the HVAC, detection and measurement, and engineered solutions markets.