Lead, Applications Engineer

our team • Mason, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. 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.

Requirements

• 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, Building ventilation, Mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting engineered-to-order products.
• Experience interpreting mechanical drawings and project specifications.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Nice To Haves

• CFD concepts
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans
• 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance
• Leadership development programs
• Recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior