Lead Design Engineer
Core
Lead the definition, development, and maintenance of Product Technical Specifications for retail AC, ventilation hood, and garbage disposer platforms, ensuring alignment on performance, reliability, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical/electrical design engineer (HVAC and small appliance platforms)
Builds
Ventilation hood, garbage disposer, and retail AC product platforms
Domain
Home appliances / HVAC / Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Product Technical Specifications (PTS) definition, Airflow system design, Supplier collaboration, Regulatory compliance (UL/AHAM/DOE), CAD modeling, Root cause analysis, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
HVAC systems experience, 3rd party certification agency experience, Project management
Technologies
CAD, UL, AHAM, DOE standards
Responsibilities
Own definition and maintenance of Product Technical Specifications for GSP retail AC, ventilation hood, and garbage disposer platforms; Architect and standardize ventilation hood platforms covering mechanical, electrical, control, and airflow systems; Lead airflow system development and validation across ventilation categories; Drive design optimization for airflow efficiency, noise reduction, energy performance, and system reliability; Ensure compliance with product safety, environmental, and regulatory standards; Partner cross-functionally with product, sourcing, quality, manufacturing, and service teams; Lead evaluation and integration of new technologies including motors, filtration, and connected features; Maintain engineering documentation and CAD models; Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement based on field feedback.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
