Compressor Engineering develops both scroll and rotary compressors, as well as any future innovative technologies. We are looking for Engineer Head to lead scroll compressor development team.

Engineering Head will be expected to allocate resources within the compressor engineering team in China, to lead compressor design efforts, and to develop a new generation of scroll compressors for mass production focused on competitive performance, while achieving lowest cost in cooperation with product engineers and other creatives to ensure deadlines of product launch are met.

•Work within the compressor engineering team in China.

•Budget and manage the funding and resources to support the identified Compressor projects.

•Lead development project following internal development process and make decision at set gate.

•Ensure development project is on track and adjust schedules as required.

•Understand technical requirements of HVAC application which uses compressor and work with product engineers to fine-tune them.

•Identify weaknesses in prototypes and make the necessary changes.

•Collect technology trend information and manage technology roadmap.

•Bridge the transition from Advanced development to compressor product development, provide transition support to the engineering and manufacturing teams through mass production launch.

•Support to generate significant IP in both design and application of new compressor products, as well as novel manufacturing processes.

•Commit to the elimination of unsafe conditions, using appropriate personal protect equipment and complying with pre-established rules (Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety and Quality), being aware of internal policies and procedures.

•25+ years of experience in the design and manufacturing of compressors, with the priority being in High-side scroll compressor design and manufacturing. Working knowledge of gas dynamics, journal bearings, sound measurement and control, involute geometry, dynamic compliance, lubrication, and test methods.

•10 years of direction experience leading the research, development, and mass production introduction of innovative compressors in Engineer Manager role. These include analytical studies, prototype development and evaluation, developing cost and performance metrics compared to competitive products, developing detailed business plans and value selling innovative ideas to management.

•Demonstrated ability to invent, especially in the compressor field. Desirable to have >20 patents, and experience with writing and reading patent claims.

•Extensive experience in analyzing data and reaching conclusions, based on both analytical and empirical information.

•Ability to influence across a matrix organization without the benefit of direct reporting relationships. Candidate must be well-organized and capable of managing numerous competing priorities. Excellent people skills with ability to develop and maintain professional relationships across a matrix, multi-cultural organization.

•Degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required.

•Strong capability with computers, design and analysis software, and standard MS Office tools.

•Better to also have significant experience in low side scroll compressor and rotary compressors.