HVAC Lead Product Development Engineer (Thermodynamics/Heat Transfer)

Overview

WHO WE ARE

ADP (Advanced Distributor Products) is a Lennox International company and the #1 Producer of Residential Evaporator Coils in the USA.

We are committed to providing quality solutions and true partnership to help our customers find matches that make their jobs and lives easier.

ADP has been manufacturing products at our factory in Grenada, MS since 1992. Our innovative culture is fully supported by a research and development laboratory, which includes areas for testing, assembling, and designing future products.

Lennox (NYSE : LII) is an industry leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions founded over a century ago on the principles of integrity and innovation.

Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable, healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems.

Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As a Lead Product Development Engineer, you will be part of a team that develops state-of-the-art Residential HVAC products as part of the Advanced Distributor Products (ADP) business of Lennox International.

You will develop a variety of products ranging from evaporator coils to air handling units using environmentally friendly low GWP refrigerants.

Up to 30% travel to Grenada, Mississippi and the ADP plant.

• This role involves developing innovative design solutions following our Product Development Roadmap.
• Execute projects or the major phases of projects related to Residential HVAC products.
• Close collaboration with a team of design engineers in CAD, FEA, CFD, airflow and heat transfer is necessary.
• Introduce products that are environmentally friendly using Low Global Warming Potential A2L
• You will interface with ADP and Lennox International laboratory network for planning, evaluating and making recommendations on new product designs, agency compliance and product performance.
• Job requires collaboration with R&D Subject Matter Experts across ADP and the residential business to leverage best practices.
• Work on projects consisting of cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, IT, Finance and Customer Service.
• Define and execute new product / idea / component evaluation and test plans taking into account testing capabilities and needs.
• Coordinate the efforts of designers and technical support staff.
• Interface with suppliers / vendors in forming strategic partnerships to acquire desired functionality and performance of components.
• Train, develop and mentor team members in the disciplines of refrigeration design, heat transfer and airflow (air movers) and understanding of HVAC product applications.
• Provide support to customers in diagnose and solution of field problems. Foster a good relationship early in the design phases.
• Contribute to innovation process with new ideas and provide incentive to others in the generation of Intellectual Property.
• Use of creativity to improve processes, tools and to promote best practices in design, testing and
• Participate in technical committees in ASHRAE, AHRI, Lennox Product Development & Research, external consortiums & universities to drive innovation in air flow and heat transfer surface designs.
• Interface with approval and certification agencies such as UL, ETL & AHRI.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required + at least 7 years related experience in product design for HVAC&R markets required.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Sciences) + 5 years related HVAC product development experience desired.
• Project Management Skills through the use of gated processes (Stage Gate).
• Use of analytical tools (EES, Refprop, CoilDesigner, Excel) and CAD (Creo, Windchill)
• Expert knowledge of air moving systems, including blowers / fans selection, motor pairing, testing and theoretical analysis of performance.
• Knowledge of AHRI 210 / 240 certification program and test standards.
• Requires expert knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of drawings, 3D models, bills of material etc.
• Knowledge of HVAC safety standards such as UL60335-2-40, ASHRAE15 & 15.2.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Lennox, we realize that our greatest assets are our employees. This is why we are committed to providing limitless opportunities for growth and development of all of our employees, largely promoting from within the organization.

Lennox offers employees a variety of flexible work options, as outlined in Lennox’s FlexWork guidelines, including the potential opportunity for remote work for select positions.

This position is a hybrid role working Monday through Thursday in the office with the option to work on Friday at home.

In Addition, You Will Receive a

• Competitive base salary
• Annual Bonus based on company performance
• Excellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestyles
• Mental and financial health programs
• Outstanding 401k with company match
• Employee stock purchase program
• Community involvement opportunities
• Robust employee assistance program
• And much, much more!

WE VALUE DIVERSITY

Here at Lennox, we believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member as they strive to reach their full potential, and empower them to be their authentic selves.

Lennox is an equal opportunity employer.

LI-JG1