Director of Engineering

Addition Management; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Addition Management, headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead a growing HVAC product team. You will drive end-to-end product development for water-source and air-cooled systems, mentor engineers locally and overseas, and ensure regulatory compliance across AHRI, DOE, ETL, and UL.

The role requires 5–10% travel internationally and domestically, with a focus on cost-optimized, innovative designs and strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (advanced degrees preferred).
• 10+ years in HVAC engineering and product development, with water-source and air-cooled products.
• Knowledge of terminal HVAC systems, refrigeration components, air handling, piping, and valves.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, CAD, and AI-powered design automation tools.
• Experience working with international teams and suppliers, particularly in Asia.
• Domestic and international travel required (5–10%).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, including local and overseas staff.
• Oversee end-to-end product development from concept to launch for HVAC & Thermal Systems.
• Drive new product initiatives to meet market needs and business goals.
• Coordinate with international partners to optimize design, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Oversee design, modeling, performance simulation, and prototype development.
• Develop testing protocols to ensure performance, reliability and compliance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations and vendors to meet specs.
• Manage product certifications and compliance (AHRI, DOE, ETL, UL).
• Identify cost-saving opportunities for existing and new product lines.
• Ensure thorough documentation of design processes and robust QA.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

AI-powered design tools

Job description

Position: Director of Engineering/Product Development

Location: Spartanburg, SC

Salary: $225k - $275k + Bonus

Growing HVAC Company is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead their team!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership & Team Management: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team, including both local and overseas staff.


• Product Development: Lead the end-to-end product development process, from concept through launch, ensuring innovative, efficient, and cost-effective HVAC & Thermal Systems Engineering and Manufacturing


• New Product Innovation: Spearhead new product development initiatives to meet market demands and align with business objectives.


• Global Collaboration: Coordinate with international partners in Asia and domestic stakeholders to optimize product design, manufacturing processes, and supply chain efficiency.


• Design & Modeling: Oversee product design, system and component modeling, performance simulation, and prototype development.


• Testing & Analysis: Develop and implement testing protocols to ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and external vendors to meet technical specifications and business goals.


• Regulatory Compliance: Manage product certifications and compliance, including AHRI, DOE, ETL, UL, and other relevant standards.


• Cost Optimization: Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives for existing and new product lines without compromising quality or performance.


• Documentation & Quality Assurance: Ensure thorough documentation of design processes and establish robust quality assurance protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (advanced degrees preferred).


• Minimum of 10 years in HVAC engineering and product development, with a focus on water-source and air-cooled products.


• In-depth knowledge of terminal HVAC systems, including refrigeration components, air handling systems, wiring and controls, sheet metal design, piping, and valves.


• Proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD, and similar engineering tools, with an understanding of AI-powered tools for design automation, performance modeling, and predictive maintenance.


• Experience working with international teams and suppliers, particularly in Asia.


• Domestic and international travel required (approximately 5-10%).