MAHLE

Sales Engineer – HVAC Systems

MAHLE
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeLockport • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in HVAC module development, including technical solution ownership, cost optimization, and cross-functional team coordination. Proficient in automotive product development processes and quality tools, ensuring high-performance and manufacturable designs.

Highest-signal resume keywords
HVAC Module DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentAutomotive Product Development ProcessesTechnical QuotationsCross-Functional Team Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the development of HVAC module concepts, architectures, and technical solutions for new business opportunities
  • Own the overall HVAC module acquisition strategy
  • Lead HVAC module acquisition activities from concept development through customer quotation and business award
  • Own the technical solution and ensure competitive, high-performance, and manufacturable HVAC module designs
  • Drive cost optimization and design-to-cost initiatives across product design, materials, and manufacturing processes
  • Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, leading technical discussions, presentations, and negotiations
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Validation, and Quality
  • Develop competitive acquisition strategies balancing innovation, risk, profitability, quality, and timing
  • Foster execution, accountability, customer value, and profitable business growth

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field
  • Experience in product development, preferably within thermal management or HVAC systems
  • Knowledge of automotive product development processes and quality tools, including APQP, DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, virtual validation, and BOM management
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, material selection, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles
  • Exposure to change management activities, customer RFQs/RFIs, and technical quotations
  • Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Ability to lead technical discussions with customers and executive-level stakeholders
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Validation, and Program Management
  • Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Collaborative environment
  • Personal and career development opportunities

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Hard Skills
Mechanical EngineeringMechatronics EngineeringAutomotive EngineeringThermal ManagementDesign-For-Manufacturing (DFM)APQPDFMEADVP&RGD&TBOM Management
Soft Skills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsLeadership SkillsAccountability
Industry Keywords
HVAC SystemsChange ManagementCustomer RFQsCustomer RFIsTechnical DiscussionsManufacturing ProcessesMaterial SelectionRisk MitigationCompetitive Acquisition StrategiesCustomer Value