Engineering Director

Modine Manufacturing Co.; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)

Short term disability leave (8 weeks ;

Parental leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Co. is seeking an Engineering Director to provide strategic leadership for our commercial and industrial chiller and AHU portfolios. You will guide design, development, and lifecycle management while partnering with executives to align engineering with business goals.

You will lead multiple teams, set technical standards, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement to achieve high-quality, scalable solutions. This is a high-impact role within a global company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field required.
• Master’s degree or PE licensure strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience with leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute engineering strategy aligned with goals and roadmaps.
• Lead multiple engineering teams across complex programs and projects.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, governance, and best practices.
• Oversee budgeting, capacity planning, and long-term workforce needs.
• Partner with executives to align technical initiatives with business outcomes.
• Review major technical decisions and system architectures for risk and impact.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Chillers/AHU experience

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master’s degree or PE licensure

Job description

Posting Start Date: 6/29/26

Required Travel: 0 - 30%

Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Onsite

Posted Pay Range: $175,000

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?

• Day One
• 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)
• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

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.

This position is not eligible for 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.