Engineering Director, HVAC & Chillers Strategy

Modine; 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

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.