Bosch

Company Description

FHP Manufacturing, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a joint venture between Robert Bosch (BOSCH Group) and Carrier FHP Manufacturing is a leader in the production of geothermal and water source heat pumps, providing some of the most efficient heating and cooling comfort solutions in the industry.

We are looking for a Design Manager to lead the development of our Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP) product line. In this role, you will lead and oversee a team of design engineers, review and guide their work daily and collaborate with an external corporate design service team. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on task management, and a passion for delivering high-quality designs and improve the team awareness and discipline for a complete and mature design

Job Description

• Supervise and mentor an internal team of j designers; conduct regular design reviews and corrections.
• Manage daily task creation, prioritization, and assignment for internal and external design teams
• Coordinate and communicate effectively and improve designing maturity of external corporate service design team.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to internal and external teams.
• Ensure all WSHP designs meet technical specifications, industry standards, and project milestones.
• Proactively identify design risks and implement corrective actions and create /improve the design guidelines for our products
• Develop and maintain design schedules and progress tracking tools.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technical Service Department’s teams.
• Maintain high standards for CAD modeling, drawings, BOMs, and related technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 7+ years of design engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong background in HVAC product development; experience with Water Source Heat Pumps is highly preferred.
• Expertise in CAD software (e.g., Unigraphics, Team Center and SAP systems.)
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop junior engineering/design talent.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, drive deliverables, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. ISO standards for drawings, UL, ASHRAE, AHRI, CE, ISO) is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience coordinating with external or outsourced design teams.
• Understanding of UL standards, AHRI performance standards, and HVAC regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with sheet metal, copper tube bending and plastic part design for manufacturability

Additional Information

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

• Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.