Engineer Project (HVACR)

Location: Sidney, Ohio, USA; hybrid with at least three days per week in the office. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Company

hirify.global develops HVACR, compressor, controls, software, monitoring, and cold-chain technologies for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

What you will do

• Lead engineering projects for existing stationary refrigeration products, including component and supplier changes, alternate-source qualifications, product improvements, cost reduction, quality improvements, and lifecycle initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate validation activities, including test planning, performance and reliability assessment, data analysis, and technical documentation.
• Work with Procurement, suppliers, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to resolve quality, capacity, manufacturability, and technical issues.
• Lead technical problem-solving and root-cause investigations involving performance, reliability, sound and vibration, manufacturing, supplier, and customer issues.
• Manage projects from definition through implementation by developing schedules, coordinating resources, prioritizing activities, identifying risks, and communicating status and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement, value analysis/value engineering, material and component optimization, design simplification, and cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining performance, reliability, quality, and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Understanding and application of fundamental mechanical engineering principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and activities simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to engineering teams, manufacturing personnel, suppliers, and management.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; sponsorship is not provided. Candidates requiring current or future sponsorship, including those with temporary visas listed in the posting, are not eligible.

Nice to have

• Two or more years of relevant engineering experience, including applicable co-op or internship experience.
• Experience with refrigeration, HVACR systems, compressors, rotating equipment, or high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier development, supplier quality, procurement, component qualification, alternate sourcing, or cost-reduction projects.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T, PPAP, and engineering change processes.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, refrigeration systems, compressor operation, and mechanical design principles.
• Experience planning, executing, and analyzing engineering validation or reliability testing.
• Experience with Minitab or other statistical analysis software.
• Knowledge of DMAIC, 8D, root-cause analysis, Lean, or Six Sigma.
• Project leadership experience coordinating engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and other cross-functional organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with a collaboration-first approach and flexibility to adjust office days based on business needs.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other competitive benefits.
• Flexible time off, paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.
• Inclusive workplace focused on sustainability, collaboration, professional development, and belonging.
• Work at a Sidney campus with manufacturing and laboratory facilities supporting HVACR Americas operations.