How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the
Lead, Applications Engineer, you will provide technical and people leadership for a team of application engineers supporting the Strobic Air Technologies business. You will drive engineering excellence by ensuring consistent application standards, delivering innovative customer solutions, and developing a high-performing team. Working closely with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Engineering, you will help position Strobic Air as the industry leader in high-performance engineered air movement solutions.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)While each day brings new opportunities to SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
Leadership- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of application engineers through performance management, technical development, and career coaching.
- Establish clear performance expectations and accountability for quality, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction.
- Foster a collaborative, customer-focused, continuous improvement culture.
Technical Leadership- Serve as the technical expert for complex engineered ventilation applications.
- Review and approve application designs, equipment selections, performance calculations, and customer submittals.
- Ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable codes, standards, and company design practices.
Business Partnership- Partner with Sales to provide technical support for strategic customer opportunities.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to improve products and customer experience.
- Support new product introductions, product launches, and engineering change initiatives.
Operational Excellence- Develop standardized engineering processes, documentation, and best practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency through process improvements and technology.
- Monitor engineering KPIs including:
- Quote turnaround
- Design accuracy
- Customer response time
- Productivity
- Quality metrics
Customer Support- Support customers, consulting engineers, contractors, and representatives with technical application guidance.
- Resolve complex engineering issues while maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Represent Strobic Air during customer meetings, factory visits, and industry events.
What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience - 3-5 years of progressive HVAC, industrial ventilation, or engineered equipment application engineering experience.
- Minimum 3 years leading engineering professionals.
- Strong understanding of:
- HVAC system design
- Airflow and fan selection
- Acoustics
- CFD concepts (preferred)
- Building ventilation
- Mechanical systems
- Demonstrated experience supporting engineered-to-order products.
- Experience interpreting mechanical drawings and project specifications.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Familiarity with industry standards and codes (ASHRAE, AHRI, etc.).
- Experience with selection software and system modeling tools.
- Ability to influence and drive alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Experience with laboratory ventilation systems
- High plume exhaust systems
- Industrial exhaust applications
- Mission-critical ventilation
- Fan selection software
- AutoCAD or SolidWorks
- ERP systems
- CRM systems
- Lean manufacturing
- Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement
Education & Certifications - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Travel & Working Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Travel up to 15-20% domestically to support customer meetings, project commissioning, representative training, manufacturing locations, and industry events.
What benefits do we offer?We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
