Job Title: New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer HVAC Air Handling Units (AHU)

Location: Owatonna, MN

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced NPI Engineer for our commercial and industrial Air Handling Unit (AHU)

product lines launch for custom and standardized Air Handlers...

You will own

System Design, Assembly design,

Buy / Make Ready BOM, Drawings & Technical Documents.

This role ensures that new HVAC equipment meets strict safety, energy-efficiency (ASHRAE/AHRI), cost,

and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

System Design : Component selection based on regulatory requirements and target product

specifications.

Collaborate Electrical / Thermal Design teams during early-stage development.

Collaborate with CAE team for digital evaluation & Optimisation of system.

Digital Design : Design & Optimize sheet metal enclosures, structural frames, coil arrangements, and

fan assemblies for ensuring minimal change to existing value chain ecosystem.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison between Design Engineering,

Sourcing, Quality, Facilities, and Production Operations to hit product launch timelines and target

BOM costs.

Testing & Validation : Coordinate and get units ready for testing and coordinate and lead

communication with test agency.

Pilot Builds : Lead phase-gate reviews, prototype builds, and pilot runs for new AHU configurations.

Validate process capabilities, cycle times, and line balances.

Supply Chain & Supplier Quality: Partner with supply chain teams to evaluate supplier capabilities

for specialized components (fans, coils, dampers, VFDs, and controls). Support PPAP.

Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with UL 60335-2-40 : 2025, ASHRAE

requirements.

Qualifications

Mechanical-NPI Engineer

Key skills