Lead, Applications Engineer

How You Will Make An Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. 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.

What You Can Expect In This Role (Job 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.
• Technical Leadership
• 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.
• Business Partnership
• 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.
• Operational Excellence
• 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, Customer Support.
• Customer Support
• 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.

What We Are Looking For (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

• Required Experience:
• 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, CFD concepts (preferred), Building ventilation, Mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting engineered-to-order products.
• Experience interpreting mechanical drawings and project specifications.
• PREFERRED Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
• 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, Fan selection software, AutoCAD or SolidWorks, ERP systems, CRM systems, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement.
• Education & Certifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Travel & Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel up to 15–20% domestically to support customer meetings, project commissioning, representative training, manufacturing locations, and industry events.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include: Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave, Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one, Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans, Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs. Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential. SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.