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Location: Dallas, TX | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established manufacturer of HVAC products is seeking a Sustaining Engineer to support existing product lines throughout their lifecycle. This role ensures ongoing performance, quality, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance while providing critical engineering support to factory operations and driving continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Provide daily engineering support to production and factory operations, resolving technical issues as they arise
• Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Bill of Materials (BOM) updates, and supplier qualification testing
• Develop and validate minor design modifications to improve manufacturability or quality
• Participate in cost-reduction and process improvement initiatives
• Coordinate with supply chain to qualify alternate suppliers and materials
• Apply structured problem-solving tools (FMEA, RCA, 8D, etc.) to resolve technical challenges
• Interface with suppliers and factory leadership to address technical issues
• Maintain engineering documentation and compliance records
• Mentor and guide junior engineers or interns, managing small sustaining projects independently

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 2–5 years of experience in sustaining engineering, manufacturing engineering, or HVAC product engineering
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo, and PLM systems such as Teamcenter or Windchill
• Experience with ECNs, BOM management, and supplier qualification
• Knowledge of HVAC industry standards including ASHRAE, UL, AHRI, and DOE
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods while observing or troubleshooting equipment
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs during prototype handling or lab testing
• Willingness to spend time on the shop floor and occasionally travel for supplier visits or vendor qualification testing

Preferred qualifications

• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt certification a plus

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to independently manage sustaining projects, mentor junior engineers, and directly influence the quality, cost, and manufacturability of established HVAC products.