Director, Engineering - Heatcraft

Who We Are

Heatcraft Refrigeration is a long-standing leader in the world of commercial refrigeration, providing climate-control solutions. Their state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the cities of Stone Mountain and Tifton, Georgia, produce evaporators, condensers, compressor racks, and other top-quality refrigeration products for their six market-leading brands: Bohn, Larkin, Climate Control, Chandler, Magna Industrial and InterLink. Heatcraft products are primarily used to preserve food and other perishables in supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, warehouses and distribution centres, in addition to other applications such as data centres, pharmaceutical and industrial process cooling.

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

What Drives Success

Directs all aspects of the engineering function within Heatcraft as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.Provides technical guidance and ensures sound engineering procedures and effective use of facilities. Responsible for evaluating requirements and directing engineering activities associated with product and process design, development, and modification. Recommends and supervises expansion and modernization of facilities. Ensures all engineering activities are in accordance with organisational standards. Responsible for financial and people management for the engineering department. Directs and oversees strategy, execution and active industry involvement to drive, develop and comply with regulations and standards. Leads development and execution of remedy for a broad scope of issues that may arise regarding product performance, quality, reliability and compliance. Drives innovation in product and process that also yields appropriate intellectual property. Provides expert technical guidance to legal team.

What We Are Looking For

BS Engineering required, MBA strongly preferred. Requires a minimum of 8 years relevant engineering experience and at least 7 years managerial experience of increasing scope in a manufacturing environment for air-conditioning or refrigeration equipment.Broad knowledge of all areas within engineering functions including mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing. Must be able to integrate engineering strategies business needs and develop specific policies and procedures to support strategies. Must be able to direct and control the activities of a broad functional area through several department managers. Requires overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods. Effectively monitors team performance and actively drives continuous improvement as assessed by downstream internal and external customers. Ensures projects are executed timely and within budget to achieve agreed-upon deliverables. Strong interpersonal, written, and presentation skills.

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What We Offer

Compensation : This is a salaried exempt role. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits :Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture : At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

Disclaimers:The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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