Product Development Supervisor

Kelvion•Catoosa, OK

10d

About The Position

Kelvion’s Product Development team is part of its global Technology team and develops next-generation heat exchangers, drawing on expertise in mechanical, electrical, controls, testing, and process engineering. The US campus aims to lead the heat exchanger industry in America. In this role, you will help shape Kelvion’s portfolio by advancing heat exchanger designs for High Tech and Green Tech applications. The work includes regular collaboration with data center companies, hydrogen fuel cell producers, oil and gas companies, and Kelvion’s global team. The supervisor leads and develops a multidisciplinary engineering team and oversees product development, technical analysis, design reviews, verification and validation, product transfers, and production readiness. The role also supports existing products and coordinates with local and global teams and business functions to translate customer and business needs into engineering requirements and solutions. The position promotes quality, safe engineering practices, consistent design methods, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Demonstrated engineering leadership and team development skills, including providing technical direction, prioritizing work, and collaborating across local and global teams.
Strong expertise in heat exchanger thermodynamics, analytical methods, simulation, and performance modeling to optimize designs and meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Experience defining laboratory tests, evaluating data, and correlating test results with analytical and simulation models to validate product performance.
Experience leading product development from concept through industrialization, including design verification, validation, technical documentation, global product transfers, and continuous improvement.
Thorough understanding of applicable health, safety, and regulatory standards, with the ability to incorporate requirements into engineering designs, laboratory testing, and product development.
Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with relevant experience leading product development and mentoring engineering teams.
Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and balancing performance, cost, risk, and delivery.
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English, strong teamwork abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Organized, methodical approach to managing multiple priorities, with willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methods.

Nice To Haves

Experience with heat exchanger or HVAC product testing.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop Design Engineers, Thermal Engineers, Designers, and Drafters; set priorities, performance expectations, and development goals.
Plan and assign team resources to deliver HX17 product development and engineering projects within scope, timelines, and quality requirements.
Oversee heat exchanger design and thermal and mechanical analysis to produce solutions that meet product specifications and application requirements.
Collaborate with local and global Technology Product Development and Research & Innovation teams to develop new products and improve existing HX17 platforms.
Provide technical support for the existing product portfolio, resolve design issues, and identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
Lead technical design reviews and oversee verification and validation activities to confirm designs meet applicable engineering standards and product requirements.
Coordinate global product transfers and ensure design knowledge, technical documentation, and manufacturing requirements are communicated to receiving teams.
Partner with Global Manufacturing, PLM, and NPI teams to support production readiness, product introductions, and controlled implementation of engineering changes.
Collaborate with Sales, GSE, and central functions to translate customer and business needs into practical engineering requirements and solutions.
Maintain accurate engineering documentation and promote consistent design methods, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and safe engineering practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, including quality, is incorporated into every product produced.
Follow company policies and procedures, including the Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, and Operational Framework.