Director of Applications Engineering & Projects - Irving, TX

Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Director of Applications Engineering & Projects to drive implementation of application equipment and services for bulk, packaged, and specialty gases.

The role leads engineering and field-service teams, aligns product lines, and oversees budgeting and procurement decisions. The position collaborates with Commercialization, Sales and Marketing, and R&D to push innovation and new offerings while mentoring staff and building strong customer

Qualifications

• 10+ years in industrial gases with engineering or project management experience.
• Proven ability to lead application engineering and field service teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 customers.
• Direct technical aspects of gas application development, application equipment and services technical sales, and application design and engineering, equipment manufacturing, and related services.
• Direct 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

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Engineering

Technical writing

Communication skills

Gas industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Masters in MBA or Engineering Management

Job description

Director of Applications Engineering & Projects - Irving, TX

Director of Applications Engineering & Projects

JOB SUMMARY

This position is broadly responsible for projectsmanagement, engineering and installation. The Director plans, directs, manages,and strategically implements application equipment Engineered Solutions todrive new bulk and packaged industrial and specialty gases and chemicals salesgrowth to achieve NSM’s market share, revenue, profitability, and qualityobjectives.

Essential Functions

• Lead 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 customers
• Direct technical aspects of gas application development, application equipment and services technical sales, and application design and engineering, equipment manufacturing, and related services
• Direct 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 proposals
• Stay 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 performance

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree is required, Mechanical, Chemical or otherEngineering is preferred.
• Masters Degree, MBA or Engineering Management is preferred.

Work Experience

• 10+ years Experience in the industrial gases industrypreferred, engineering or highly technical project management experiencerequired
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• The individual must be an experienced engineer and project manager
• Excellent technical writing, and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of gas industry and customers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Demand
• Stationary Position - Occasionally
• Move/Traverse - Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated- Frequently
• Transport/Lifting- Occasionally
• Transport/Carrying- Occasionally
• Exerting Force/Pushing- Occasionally
• Exerting Force/Pulling- Occasionally
• Ascend/Descend- Occasionally
• Balancing- Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping- Occasionally
• Position Self/Kneeling- Occasionally
• Reaching- Occasionally
• Handling- Occasionally
• Grasping- Occasionally
• Feeling - Occasionally
• Communicate/Talking - Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Rarely
• Coordination- Frequently

Travel Requirements EstimatedAmount Brief Description

50% Extensivedomestic travel will be required

Pay Range: $160,000 to $180,000

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer thatcomplies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protectedveteran status. EOE AAM/F/VET/Disability