Refrigerant Module Application Engineer

Department

Powertrain Cooling (PTC) / HVAC – Heat Exchanger / Refrigerant Modules

Primary Responsibilities

• Understand customer assembly and component specifications and ensure compliance with designs
• Lead module-level design and integration, collaborate, and direct component engineering
• Create and manage engineering statements of work (ESOWS) for all components of the RMA.
• Apply APQP to the application (i.e., DFMEA, SCIF, DFM/A, DVP&R, Dim/Tol analysis, proto Control Plan)
• Specify components aligned with Materials Engineering, Purchasing, and manufacturing strategies and functional requirements
• Develop and maintain the RMA prototype, production Bill of Materials, and HiSOW (Hanon internal Statement of Work) to internal component groups
• Lead Design and Release (D&R) in a phase-gate process, including Design Validation test plans
• Lead and organize prototype planning and assembly for testing, including quality controls
• Manage prototype tooling cost & timing from external and intra-company sources.
• Provide direction to CAD, CAE/CFD, and test personnel
• Lead and organize validation testing per the DV plan
• Assess test results and apply design and/or prototype quality countermeasures as necessary to execute data-driven decisions
• Create and/or update core engineering standards and test procedures and support DFMEA and regulatory requirement tools
• Release and sign-off of drawings, ensuring drawings align with corporate design standards
• Execute and document all required product development deliverables in HPDS and/or GPEP
• Interface with multiple product groups, PD Departments, Advanced Systems, Manufacturing, Program Management, and others
• Interface with customers and suppliers (internal and external)

Experience:

• 2 years of related experience preferred

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred

Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, test, and launch complex assemblies.
• Understanding of heat transfer, fluids, materials, controls, instrumentation, structural, and NVH principles
• Experience integrating heat exchangers, fluid lines, compressors, and controls as refrigerant systems
• Experience in interpreting customer electrical hardware and software specifications
• Experience in quality disciplines such as DFMEA, SCIFS, etc.
• Able to interpret CFD and CAE/FEA results and utilize them to optimize system design
• Demonstrated data-driven problem-solving skills
• Experience in project planning and management including work plans, timing plans, status updates, and open issues tracking & closure
• Ability to conduct Technical Design Reviews
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Close work with the lab on the system test set-up, execution, and reports

Special Requirements (i.e., Overtime, Travel, etc.)

Periodic travel to suppliers, customers, corporate offices, and manufacturing plants; including some international travel as needed and approved

Overtime examples include critical internal and customer milestones, prototype builds and testing, and prompt issue resolution as is typical for supplier product engineering

What You Will Bring to Hanon:

Innovative Mindset: You will be part of a talented, inclusive, and proactive team, empowered to innovate and find effective solutions.

Visionary Leadership: We seek a visionary leader who drives inventive solutions, leverages lessons learned, and ensures timely execution of program deliverables.

Collaborative Spirit: As a collaborative doer, you will engage with various teams across the company to enhance our products.

Passion and Commitment: Your passion and dedication will be crucial to the success of our projects.

Soft Skills

Integrity and Curiosity: We value candidates with integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, a positive attitude, and a desire for personal growth.

Adaptability: Comfort with change is essential as our product group continues to grow. Flexibility and the ability to pivot to priority tasks are key.

Autonomy: You will have the autonomy to lead cross-team initiatives, ensuring follow-up, documentation, and communication of key issues to management according to project deadlines.

Accountability: We expect accountability to deadlines and quality of work, with a strong attention to detail.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Hanon Systems, we provide a competitive benefits packaged focused on employee well-being and work-life balance.

• Medical, dental, and vision program options
• Retirement savings plan (401k)
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance

Hanon Systems recognizes the critical role our employees play in the company’s success. We strive to attract and retain the best talent by supporting and promoting an inclusive working environment that embodies challenging assignments, safe and fair labor practices, and is based on mutual trust and respect.

Hanon Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.