Refrigerant Engineer

We are excited to partner with our client, as they have a full-time opening for a Refrigerant Engineer & BOM Specialist in High Point, NC. This position offers a competitive base salary and excellent benefits. Please see a detailed job description below. Apply today if you're interested.

Refrigerant Engineer & BOM Specialist :

Job Description :

Refrigerant Engineer & BOM Specialist

Support production processes for ice cream and gelato equipment by developing and improving tooling, creating and refining manufacturing processes, mitigating risks, and conducting value stream mapping to increase efficiency.

• Develop detailed work instructions and assembly guidelines to assist production line staff and ensure consistent product quality.
• Procure parts and materials, qualify new vendors, and collaborate with the supply chain to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing.
• Oversee product design and 3D modeling activities across the site, ensuring alignment with proprietary specifications and production needs.
• Program control boards to set motor speed and user interface parameters for ice cream and gelato machines.
• Maintain and analyze quality metrics for Original Equipment (OE) operations, driving internal quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicate weekly supplier quality feedback to domestic suppliers to support continuous improvement.
• Interface with the Engineering team to ensure all products conform to proprietary designs and technical standards.
• Create, maintain, and optimize Bills of Materials (BOM) for all projects, ensuring accuracy and alignment with engineering changes and production requirements.
• Partner with the inventory and procurement teams to recommend material substitutions and specification changes that reduce inventory levels and project costs while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving production and assembly issues, providing technical support checklists to the assembly production line workers.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations , including EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Certification for refrigerant handling
• Review and update BOMs to reflect engineering changes, alternate materials, and process improvements, minimizing excess inventory and reducing lead times.
• Analyze usage patterns and collaborate with inventory teams to identify opportunities for standardization and consolidation of materials.
• Evaluate and recommend alternative materials or components to improve cost effectiveness and supply chain resilience without compromising product performance.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and procurement to implement approved material substitutions and document specification changes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering, or a related field. OR, 10 years' experience as a Refrigerant Engineer.

Hands-on experience supporting or leading assembly production lines in a manufacturing environment.

Strong experience with BOM creation, management, and optimization in a manufacturing with SAP system context.

Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for mechanical design and modeling.

Knowledge of systems, components, and relevant regulatory standards (including EPA Section 608 certification preferred).

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement work instructions and process improvements for assembly production lines.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Excellent communication skills, with experience collaborating across engineering, production, and supply chain teams.

Familiarity with quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus.

Implementing material substitutions to optimize inventory.

Preferred Qualifications

EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Certification for handling refrigerants is highly desirable.

Minimum 2-3 years' experience in refrigeration, HVAC, or related manufacturing environments, preferably in assembly line settings.

Experience with risk mitigation and process optimization in assembly line production settings.