Applications Engineering Manager Jobs in Springboro, OH

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With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
As part of Engineered Air Movement group, Cincinnati Fan and Strobic Air Technologies are leading manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers for OEMs, industrial applications, and critical exhaust systems. With its high attention to detail for products that are durable, energy efficient, and unparalleled in performance, companies rely on Cincinnati Fan and Strobic Air Technologies to provide comfort and mission critical industrial cooling solutions.
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. 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.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities to SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
Leadership

• 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

• 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)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
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
• Mission-critical ventilation
• 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.

How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
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.
ABOUT SPX
SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $2.2 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.
SPX TOTAL REWARDS
At SPX, what's in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees' personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.
OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Excellence
• Teamwork
• Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.
WORKING AT SPX
Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.