LG Electronics North America · 1 day ago
Senior Product Development Engineer - LGE Gas Furnace Engineering
LG Electronics North America is a global leader in technology dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. The Senior Product Development Engineer will lead the development, validation, and certification of gas furnace products for the North American market, managing product requirements and ensuring compliance with industry standards throughout the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Lead and support full NPI (New Product Introduction) cycles, including design release, pilot builds, validation readiness, manufacturing handoff, and cross-functional launch coordination
Define and manage product requirements for performance, safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance
Conduct testing and validation of data acquisition ; review data, identify issues, and drive design updates
Support and manage certification efforts with CSA, UL, Intertek/ETL, ensuring compliance with all required gas appliance standards
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, service, and product management teams to ensure smooth product introduction
Prepare technical documentation, agency submissions, and internal design files
Stay up to date with regulatory changes, energy-efficiency requirements, and industry trends affecting gas heating products
Provide guidance to junior engineers and technicians involved in gas heating system testing and development
Interact with suppliers for component selection, qualification, and issue resolution
Contribute to continuous improvement, design reviews, and structured problem-solving activities across development cycles
Assist in preparation for service manual, installation manual and engineering manual for US commercialization after product launch
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required
5+ years of experience in product development for gas heating or combustion appliances
Familiarity with certification agencies (CSA, UL, Intertek/ETL) and gas appliance compliance processes
Experience with ANSI gas appliance standards is beneficial
Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to analyze test results, manage multiple projects, and work in a fast-paced development environment
3D CAD software knowledge and interpreting drawings with knowledge in GD&T
Proficient, high-level skills in Microsoft Power Point and Excel for report to upper management
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience with ANSI Z21.47
Benefits
No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.
Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.
Company
LG Electronics North America
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