Research Engineering Professional

Job Summary

The NPD Projects System Integrator (Room AC) will be responsible for leading the end-to-end design integration, prototyping, testing, and transition of new Room Air Conditioner (RAC) platforms from concept to mass production.

Responsibilities

• New Product Development (NPD) System Integration Own the system integration of Room AC units (Window/Split), ensuring structural integrity, optimal airflow, and aesthetic alignment.
• Apply DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles during the early design stages to minimize production bottlenecks.
• Lead and execute DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) sessions to identify risk, implement mitigation plans, and capture lessons learned.
• Mockup, Prototyping CFT Inspection Supervise the fabrication of mockups and engineering prototypes for physical verification.
• Coordinate Proto CFT (Cross-Functional Team) Inspections and assembly trials to evaluate fitment, component clearances, and harness routing.
• Document and track prototype build issues, driving root-cause analysis for any interference or assembly deviations.
• Psychrometric Lab Testing Validation Collaborate with the performance team to schedule and oversee Psychrometric Lab Testing (Capacity, EER/ISEER, Max Operating Conditions).
• Analyze test data against target specifications and troubleshoot system-level performance gaps (e.g., airflow bypass, sweat/condensate issues).
• New Part Development Quality Support Support the sourcing team in New Part Development, providing technical clarity to vendors for plastics, sheet metal, and outsourced electrical components.
• Assist QA in component verification, ensuring part-readiness for QA Clearance Support prior to pilot builds.
• Pilot Trials Project Execution Develop and manage comprehensive Project Scheduling timelines using Gantt charts or project management software to ensure critical milestones are met.
• Lead Pilot Trial Execution on the manufacturing line, monitoring first-run assembly processes.
• Own the Pilot Lot Observation Closure process, ensuring all assembly, quality, and performance snags are resolved before final tooling kickoff.