Engineering Director, North America

Salary: $185,000 - 200,000 per year Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering field; a masters degree is preferred.
• We look for 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience in industrial equipment, rotating equipment, compression, energy, manufacturing, or similar sectors.
• We need a proven track record of leading managers and multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
• We value demonstrated success in advancing technical excellence, organizational change, and business performance.
• We expect strong commercial insight and the ability to influence executive-level stakeholders.
• We want experience overseeing large-scale engineering programs and strategic initiatives.
• We require exceptional communication, leadership, and change management capabilities.

• We will expect you to define and execute the North American engineering strategy in line with business goals and global engineering priorities.
• You will lead, coach, and develop engineering managers, technical specialists, and regional engineering teams.
• You will build and sustain a high-performance culture centered on accountability, innovation, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
• You will work closely with Sales, Operations, Service, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Global Engineering.
• You will provide engineering support for strategic customer opportunities, complex technical issues, and key accounts.
• You will ensure consistent application of engineering standards, technical quality, compliance, and risk management practices.
• You will promote innovation efforts, process enhancements, digital tools, and engineering best practices.
• You will manage engineering budgets, workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development.
• You will cultivate strong relationships with customers, industry stakeholders, and technical organizations.
• You will track KPIs covering safety, quality, delivery, productivity, profitability, and overall engineering performance.

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We are HOERBIGER, a global organization of more than 7,000 colleagues operating across 43 countries and over 133 locations. We create innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and advance progress in energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our values of Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness, we are committed to enabling change for a better tomorrow. HOERBIGER Service Inc., part of our Compression Technology Group, supports industrial reciprocating compressors with maintenance and repair services across the natural gas, refinery, petrochemical, and industrial gas industries. This role is based at our Houston Service Center, with 30% to 40% travel within the United States and periodic international travel. We offer a supportive, team-based environment that values collaboration, innovation, equity, diversity, and inclusion, along with a comprehensive benefits package, retirement matching, and a competitive salary range starting at $185K to $200K depending on qualifications and experience.

last updated 33 week of 2026