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Lead Product Engineer - OFC at Copeland in Suzhou, China
Job Description
Lead Product Engineer - OFC
Location: Suzhou, China
About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
Job Purpose
Lead regionalization and product management activities for centrifugal compressors, ensuring successful product development, launch, localization, and lifecycle support. Drive product competitiveness through continuous improvement in quality, reliability, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Market Requirements
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Application Engineering teams to understand market trends, customer needs, and application requirements.
- Translate VOC and regional market requirements into product specifications and development objectives.
- Conduct competitor benchmarking and product analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and product differentiation.
- Support product roadmap development and business growth initiatives.
New Product Development Execution
- Lead centrifugal compressor regionalization and NPD projects from concept through product launch.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with NPD processes, design standards, and project milestones.
- Plan and execute prototype builds, qualification testing, reliability validation, and system verification activities.
- Support design reviews, product safety reviews, certification activities, and technical documentation preparation.
- Drive technical risk assessment, issue resolution, and product readiness for launch.
Customer & Application Support
- Work closely with customers, Sales, Marketing, and Application Engineering teams to understand application requirements and translate VOC into engineering requirements.
- Support feasibility studies, product selection, performance evaluation, testing, and validation activities.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for customer application issues.
Product Lifecycle Management & Continuous Improvement
- Lead engineering changes, product maintenance, and lifecycle management activities.
- Drive product quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Support localization and regionalization programs in collaboration with global engineering teams.
- Analyze field performance and customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
Manufacturing & Product Launch Support
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Service teams to ensure successful product launch, production readiness, and issue resolution.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for product and manufacturing-related issues.
- Drive improvements to enhance production efficiency, quality, and supply chain robustness
Global Collaboration & Technical Leadership
- Work closely with global engineering teams and suppliers to support product development and localization activities.
- Share best practices, lessons learned, and technical knowledge across teams.
- Provide technical support to Operations, Sales, and Application Engineering teams.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Energy & Power Engineering, Turbomachinery, or related fields
- More than 10 years (BS) or 7 years (MS) working experience in centrifugal compressors or turbomachinery.
Requirements and Attributes
- Proven experience in new product development of centrifugal compressors.
- Deep understanding of centrifugal compressors and turbomachinery design.
- Knowledge of HVAC systems, including system principles, electrical integration, and centrifugal compressor applications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proactive mindset with strong ownership and execution ability.
- Good communication skills and ability to work across teams.
- Effective communication skills in English.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.