Senior Product Engineer - Chillers Job at CRG Search in Rockbridge County

Senior Product Engineer – Chillers

Location: Rockbridge, VA (Onsite)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to support new product development and sustaining engineering for HVAC/chiller products. This onsite role will lead cross-functional development efforts, troubleshoot product issues, and drive innovation in refrigeration and HVAC systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects for new product development and supply-chain–related initiatives.
• Support new technologies, product platforms, and product variants.
• Diagnose product performance issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
• Design HVAC/chiller products based on product requirements and compliance needs.
• Apply expertise in refrigeration systems, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Ensure designs meet applicable industry codes and standards.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Procurement, and Service teams.
• Support existing products through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Develop prototypes and work with suppliers on alternative components.
• Analyze market trends and assess feasibility, cost, and ROI for projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in product development or product engineering.
• Experience with refrigeration and HVAC systems required.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements for HVAC/refrigeration a plus.
• Experience with FEA/CFD tools.
• CAD proficiency (Solid Edge preferred).

Category Code: JN004