Director of Engineering

Addition Management LLC; Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson (SC, SC, SC); Vor Ort; USD 225.000 - 275.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Addition Management LLC in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead and grow a high-caliber engineering team across domestic and international sites. You will steer end-to-end product development for HVAC and thermal systems, driving innovation while ensuring cost-effective, compliant designs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, supplier coordination, and regulatory certifications, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and manufacturing excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 years in HVAC engineering and product development.
• Experience with water-source and air-cooled HVAC products.
• Willingness to travel 5–10% domestically/internationally.

Aufgaben

• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team across local and overseas staff.
• Oversee end-to-end product development from concept through launch.
• Drive new product innovation to meet market demand and business goals.
• Collaborate with Asia-based partners and domestic stakeholders to optimize design and supply chain.
• Oversee product design, modeling, performance simulations, and prototyping.
• Develop/testing protocols to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and vendors on specs and timelines.
• Manage product certifications and regulatory compliance (AHRI, DOE, ETL, UL, etc.).
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives for existing and new products.
• Ensure thorough documentation of design processes and robust quality assurance.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team Management

Product Development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

AI design tools

Jobbeschreibung

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%).