Director, HVAC NPD & Sustaining Engineering

Hayward Holdings, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading company in pool equipment is seeking a Senior Engineering Executive to lead New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering for gas heaters and heat pumps in Nashville. The role involves setting technical direction, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Candidates should have over 12 years in engineering leadership, particularly in HVAC or combustion fields, along with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. This position offers a full-time contract and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of engineering leadership experience required.
• Strong background in HVAC, heating, thermal, or combustion systems.
• Experience in product commercialization and program governance essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering for gas heaters and heat pumps.
• Set technical strategy and manage a multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee compliance, risk management, and regulatory alignment.

Skills

Engineering leadership

HVAC/thermal/combustion experience

Product commercialization

Program governance

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A leading company in pool equipment is seeking a Senior Engineering Executive to lead New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering for gas heaters and heat pumps in Nashville. The role involves setting technical direction, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Candidates should have over 12 years in engineering leadership, particularly in HVAC or combustion fields, along with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. This position offers a full-time contract and a dynamic work environment.