Manufacturing Engineer - HVAC Systems

Position Summary

Novel. Aire is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support on-site production of advanced HVAC and dehumidification systems at its Baton Rouge, Louisiana manufacturing facility. This hands-on role focuses on improving manufacturing processes for electromechanical, thermal, and refrigerant-based systems while supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

The Manufacturing Engineer works closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Engineering to drive continuous improvement across Novel. Aire’s manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize on-site manufacturing processes for HVAC, dehumidification, and thermal transfer systems.
• Provide daily production-floor support by troubleshooting assembly, test, and performance issues related to mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems.
• Collaborate closely with design engineering to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, serviceability, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, bills of materials, routings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Specify, qualify, and support production equipment, tooling, and test fixtures used at the Baton Rouge facility.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality, yield, cost, and delivery performance.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience in an on-site production environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting electromechanical assemblies and HVAC-related production processes.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC systems, dehumidification equipment, thermal transfer, or refrigeration cycles.
• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, wiring, controls, and thermal components.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification. Core Competencies
• Strong analytical skills combined with a hands-on manufacturing mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally on-site.
• Safety-focused, detail-oriented, and driven by continuous improvement.