Senior Product Engineer – Chillers
Product Manager
Product Manager
Buena Vista , Virginia Direct Hire Nov 19, 2025
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
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.
- 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