Director of Mechanical Design Services – Heating & Cooling Systems

Director of Mechanical Design Services – Heating & Cooling Systems

Location: Capitola, CA

Join a Leader in High-Performance Residential Comfort Solutions

An industry disruptor in energy-efficient heating and cooling systems is seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to oversee mechanical design services for next-gen HVAC innovations. This well-established, locally based firm has built a stellar reputation as a pioneer in radiant floor heating—and is now on the verge of transforming the way high-performance air conditioning integrates into luxury residential homes.

With a focus on in-house innovation, the Director of Mechanical Design Services will lead a passionate engineering team in designing and deploying breakthrough systems that optimize comfort, efficiency, and seamless installation. Join a team that’s pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in home infrastructure, and have a direct hand in crafting the solutions that will define the industry’s future.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead mechanical system development from initial ideation to comprehensive design documentation, spatial planning, and on-site implementation.
• Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary design team, including mentoring junior engineers and aligning design direction with product development goals.
• Blend technical expertise with intuitive design principles to create seamless user experiences for luxury home climate control systems.
• Drive the refinement and documentation of radiant heating and cooling systems, with a strong focus on system reliability, user experience, and installation efficiency.
• Stay current with California building codes, including Title 24 compliance, and ensure all designs exceed regulatory and performance standards.
• Collaborate closely with internal R&D, operations, and executive leadership to maintain in-house control over all intellectual property and innovation.
• Support the product vision with mechanical feasibility assessments and contribute to long-term product roadmap planning.

Required Qualifications

• Active licensing required.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantifying heating and cooling demands and designing efficient mechanical systems, preferably within bespoke residential or energy-optimized construction settings.
• Proficient in CAD software and able to effectively interpret technical drawings.
• Strong familiarity with California Title 24 requirements and energy modeling.
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills with a commitment to design excellence.

• Thrives in a dynamic, results-driven setting that values cutting-edge technology and accountability.

Preferred Experience

• Expertise in 3D modeling tools for mechanical design, including SolidWorks or similar platforms.
• Background in designing and developing mechanical systems for buildings or products.
• Visionary mindset with an eye for design aesthetics, product usability, and detail.

• Familiarity with designing embedded control systems or user-centric mechanical products is highly desirable.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Collaborative, tight-knit team with an entrepreneurial mindset and long average employee tenure.
• Company-provided benefits including 401(k) matching, profit sharing, and generous PTO.

• Regular working hours support work-life balance, set within a collaborative and agile setting that encourages innovation and nimble problem-solving.

About Blue Signal:

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