Director of Applications Engineering & Projects - Irving, TX

Director of Applications Engineering & ProjectsJOB SUMMARYThis position is broadly responsible for projects management, engineering and installation. The Director plans, directs, manages, and strategically implements application equipment Engineered Solutions to drive new bulk and packaged industrial and specialty gases and chemicals sales growth to achieve NSM’s market share, revenue, profitability, and quality objectives.Essential FunctionsLead a team of application engineers and field service technicians with direct responsibility for supporting application needs of bulk, packaged, and spec gas business units and NSM’s customersDirect technical aspects of gas application development, application equipment and services technical sales, and application design and engineering, equipment manufacturing, and related servicesDirect application equipment manufacturing operations, including budget requirements, finished equipment and parts inventory, and cost controls.Consolidate product lines and computerize spare parts inventory to improve quoting process for equipment and parts, standardize on parts, reduce parts inventory, and consolidate materials suppliers to improve bargaining power and reduce cost.Grow in-house equipment engineering and service capabilities to reduce outsourcing and expand range of available equipment and services, including maintenance contracts.Coordinate with Commercialization, Sales and Marketing teams to promote NSM’s application capabilities within NSM and with customers, including developing website technical content, customer presentations, sales brochures, and application training packages Direct and perform application equipment and associated services product management, collaborate with business teams to ensure competitive and profitable equipment and services pricing, prepare technical equipment sale and lease proposalsStay informed about trends and innovations in industrial gases industry and industries we serve, define and lead innovation and new application and product development, actively participate in and support NSHD R&D and new application and technology development effort. Recruit, coach, mentor, train, manage, and evaluate staff performanceRequired for All JobsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsQUALIFICATIONSEducationBachelor's Degree is required, Mechanical, Chemical or other Engineering is preferred.Masters Degree, MBA or Engineering Management is preferred.Work Experience10+ years Experience in the industrial gases industry preferred, engineering or highly technical project management experience requiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThe individual must be an experienced engineer and project managerExcellent technical writing, and communication skillsStrong knowledge of gas industry and customersPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONSPhysical DemandStationary Position - OccasionallyMove/Traverse - FrequentlyStationary Position/Seated- FrequentlyTransport/Lifting- OccasionallyTransport/Carrying- OccasionallyExerting Force/Pushing- OccasionallyExerting Force/Pulling- OccasionallyAscend/Descend- OccasionallyBalancing- OccasionallyPosition Self/Stooping- OccasionallyPosition Self/Kneeling- OccasionallyReaching- OccasionallyHandling- OccasionallyGrasping- OccasionallyFeeling - OccasionallyCommunicate/Talking - ConstantlyCommunicate/Hearing - ConstantlyRepetitive Motions - RarelyCoordination- FrequentlyTravel Requirements Estimated Amount Brief Description50% Extensive domestic travel will be requiredPay Range: $160,000 to $180,000The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability