Sustaining Engineer
ITech Consulting Partners - Dallas, TX
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u003cdivu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003ctable class= 'MsoNormalTable ' style= 'border-collapse: collapse; border: none; margin-left: 6.75pt; margin-right: 6.75pt; ' border= '1 ' width= '720 ' cellspacing= '0 ' cellpadding= '0 ' align= 'left 'u003eu003ctbodyu003eu003ctr style= 'height: 224.5pt; 'u003eu003ctd style= 'width: 540.05pt; border: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height: 224.5pt; ' valign= 'top ' width= '720 'u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eJob responsibilities/goals (This section should describe the purpose of the job and what is intended to achieve)u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) Engineer will play a critical role in driving cost optimization and product competitiveness within the HVAC portfolio. This role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and implementing value-improvement opportunities across products and components, while ensuring quality, performance, and reliability are maintained. The goal is to deliver measurable cost savings, improve manufacturability and serviceability, and support the organization’s continuous improvement culture.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDay to Day Task (This section should list the performance needed day to day in order to achieve the role successfully)u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eRun teardowns and cost analyses of HVAC components and systems independently with minimal supervision.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eConduct detailed competitive benchmarking and gap analysis to identify design and cost improvement opportunities.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eBuild cost breakdowns, including materials, labor, overhead, and logistics.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eApply design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-service (DFS) principles in evaluating design alternatives.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eSupport component qualification testing with suppliers to validate cost-reduction initiatives.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eContribute to supplier reviews and cost-reduction workshops with sourcing and engineering teams.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003ePresent findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders, including engineering, sourcing, and quality teams.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eCoordinate and track small-scale cost-reduction projects through completion.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eProvide guidance and informal mentoring to interns or new hires.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWork Environment/Physical Requirements:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eOffice-based environment with regular interaction with cross-functional teams.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eOccasional travel to suppliers, manufacturing sites, or test facilities may be required.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eHands-on work during product teardowns and competitive benchmarking activities.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eAbility to handle HVAC components and subassemblies during teardown and evaluation.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026 u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .25in; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eRequired Education and Work Experience (This section should include any certifications/education level/job knowledge and skills needed for this role)u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field required.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eMinimum 2-5 years of engineering experience, with at least 1-2 years in product design or manufacturing engineering.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eCertifications in Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent preferred.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eStrong knowledge of cost analysis, DFM/DFS principles, and competitive benchmarking.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eDemonstrated ability to manage small projects and present technical/commercial findings effectively.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003ePrior experience in HVAC or related industries is a plus.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eTechnical Skills:u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eStrong understanding of HVAC systems, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eProficiency in CAD tools (Inventor / SolidWorks / Creo) and PLM systems (Autodesk Inventor, Teamcenter, Windchill, or similar).u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eExperience with ECNs, BOM management, and supplier qualification.u003c/pu003eu003cp style= 'margin-left: .5in; 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Created: 2025-09-29