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HVAC Product Engineer

KCC Manufacturing

Location
Onsite (Louisville, Kentucky)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Mid Level
Posted 3 weeks ago

About the role

KCC Companies is an employee-owned manufacturer of commercial and residential HVAC solutions. The HVAC Product Engineer role drives innovation by designing, analyzing, and optimizing commercial HVAC systems from concept to production while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

HVAC design Mechanical engineering Product design Root cause analysis Technical documentation Project management CAD Modeling Simulation Troubleshooting Cross-functional collaboration Regulatory compliance Mechanical aptitude Microsoft Office Suite Product testing

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
  • Vacation
  • Paid holidays

Perks

  • ESOP
  • EBITDA bonus

Full job details

 
HVAC Product Engineer 
 
KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
 
Our Mission:
KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions.
 
Benefits:
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • EBITDA Bonus
  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and other Ancillary coverages
  • 401K
  • Monthly Accrued Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 
Summary: 
KCC, a leader in climate control technology, is seeking an HVAC Product Engineer to help drive innovation across our legacy and nextgeneration product portfolio. This role combines deep technical expertise in commercial HVAC design with handson problem solving and crossfunctional collaboration with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Purchasing to bring highquality commercial HVAC equipment from concept to production. 
 
Responsibilities 
Lead Product Design: Drive the design, analysis, and optimization of commercial HVAC systems and components, ensuring high performance, reliability, and manufacturability. 
Champion Product Support: Partner with Production, Sales, Applications, and Field Support teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance product operation, and support the full product lifecycle. 
Develop Innovative Solutions: Take ownership of highpriority engineering projects, conducting testing, rootcause analysis, and implementing design improvements that elevate product performance. 
EngineertoOrder Expertise: Evaluate custom customer requests and create tailored engineering solutions that balance innovation, feasibility, and cost. 
Collaborate with Suppliers: Work directly with vendors to engineer new components, explore alternative materials, and enhance design quality and supply continuity. 
Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify and execute enhancements to existing products, processes, and systems that improve performance, reduce cost, and increase longterm reliability. 
Ensure Regulatory Excellence: Analyze test data and apply required changes to maintain compliance with all relevant technical, functional, and industry standards. 
Create Clear Documentation: Partner with Sales, Production, and Engineering to develop accurate, customerfriendly product documentation and supporting materials. 
Deliver Accurate Technical Guidance: Provide precise and timely engineering information to internal teams and external partners, ensuring alignment and clarity. 
Invest in Ongoing Learning: Stay current with applicable industry standards (ASHRAE, AHRI, ANSI, etc.) and emerging HVAC technologies to support continuous professional growth. 
 
Qualifications:  
Required 
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered. 
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn new engineering software. 
  • Demonstrates problemsolving ability with a solid understanding of mechanical and HVAC engineering principles. 
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with a willingness to perform handson testing, troubleshooting, and product evaluation. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external partners. 
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving project requirements in a fastpaced environment. 
Preferred  
  • Advanced coursework or certifications related to mechanical or HVAC engineering. 
  • Experience with industryspecific engineering software (e.g., CAD tools, modeling/simulation packages). 
  • Prior experience in product testing, development, or evaluation environments. 
  • Experience collaborating with crossfunctional engineering or manufacturing teams. 
 
If you’re an engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and driving meaningful product innovation, we’d love to meet you. 
 
KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For any questions you can contact:
Terra Beaver – Talent Specialist – tbeaver@kccmfg.com – 502-493-5848
Laura Zoghbi – Talent Specialist – lzoghbi@kccmfg.com – 502-493-5859