Engineering Director

Modine Manufacturing Company; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity Leave (12 weeks)

Paternity Leave (4 weeks)

401k matching

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company in Canada seeks an Engineering Director to provide strategic leadership for the engineering function, guiding the design, development, and lifecycle management of our commercial and industrial chiller and AHU portfolios. You will set engineering strategy, drive execution across multiple teams, and partner with executive leadership to align technical work with business goals.

The role requires 12+ years of engineering experience with 5–7 years in senior leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field is required.
• Master’s degree (e.g., MS Engineering or MBA) or Professional Engineer licensure strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 5–7 years in senior leadership roles.
• 10+ years in HVAC with hands-on chillers/AHU exposure.
• Experience leading large cross-functional engineering organizations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute engineering strategy aligned with goals and roadmaps.
• Lead multiple engineering teams and ensure effective program execution.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, governance, and best practices.
• Oversee budgeting, resource planning, and long-term workforce planning.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering governance

Budgeting & planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Change management

Talent development

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Master’s or PE licensure

Job description

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission‑critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.

Position Description

The Engineering Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for engineering functions, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with organizational objectives. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and lifecycle management of our commercial and industrial chiller and air handling unit (AHU) portfolios. As a key leader, you will set engineering strategy, drive execution across multiple teams or programs, and ensure the delivery of high‑quality, scalable solutions. You will partner with executive leadership, operations, product, and commercial teams to guide innovation, resource planning, and long‑term capability development. This position is central to building high‑performing teams, advancing engineering standards, and delivering measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Engineering Leadership: Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with organizational goals, growth initiatives, and technology roadmaps.
• Team & Program Execution: Lead multiple engineering teams and functional areas, ensuring effective execution across complex programs and projects.
• Engineering Standards & Governance: Establish, enforce, and advance engineering standards, governance, and technical best practices across the organization.
• Resource & Budget Management: Oversee strategic resource planning, budgeting, capacity management, and long‑term workforce planning to support priority initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with executive leadership, product, operations, and commercial stakeholders to align technical initiatives with business objectives.
• Technical Oversight: Review and approve major technical decisions, system architectures, and high-risk design changes.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on fostering innovation, efficiency, quality, and cost savings.
• Talent Development: Develop leadership talent through mentoring, succession planning, and robust organizational development.
• Performance Metrics: Monitor and report on key performance metrics related to engineering productivity, quality, and delivery.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure strict compliance with regulatory, safety, and industry standards across engineering activities.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Master’s degree (e.g., M.S. Engineering or MBA) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is strongly preferred
• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, including at least 5 to 7 years in senior leadership or multi‑team management roles.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in HVAC systems, with significant, hands‑on exposure to chillers and/or air handling equipment.
• Proven track record of leading large, cross‑functional engineering organizations or complex technical programs.
• Strong technical background with the ability to guide architectural, design, and engineering decisions.
• Demonstrated success aligning engineering strategy with business and financial objectives.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and long‑term workforce planning.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and change management capabilities.
• Strong business acumen and excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experience implementing enterprise-level engineering processes, standards, and governance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence both executive and technical audiences.
• Experience operating in regulated, manufacturing, technology, or industrial environments is highly preferred.

Why Choose Modine?

Health & Well‑being

• Day One
  • Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
• After 90 days of continuous employment
  • Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
  • 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
  • 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
• Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

Financial Benefits

• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive time-off policies
• Tuition Reimbursement

To view full benefits information: MyModine Benefits

Modine is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more.

Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.