Teams at Taco Comfort Solutions

Provides advanced engineering support for complex HVAC product and system applications. Designs and integrates controls, automation, hardware, software, fluid systems, and thermal solutions. Performs CAD, FEA, CFD, vibration, and product analyses; leads design reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and field issue resolution. Develops operating sequences, supports new product development, consults with customers and cross-functional teams, and travels up to 50% to customer sites and industry events.

Lead global import/export compliance for a multinational HVAC manufacturer: develop and enforce trade policies, ensure EAR/OFAC/CBP compliance, manage HTS/ECCN classification, duty mitigation, licensing, audits, training, and relationships with brokers and government authorities to minimize regulatory risk and support supply chain efficiency.

Leads mechanical engineering teams responsible for new product development and sustaining engineering for residential products. Manages phase-gate projects, budgets, engineering processes, documentation, production and supplier support, quality compliance, intellectual property coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. Oversees process improvements involving PLM, engineering changes, testing, automation, and file management while mentoring approximately 6–12 direct reports.