Engineering Operations Leader — HVAC Innovation & Impact

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc. in Staunton, VA is seeking a Sr. Engineering Operations Manager to lead the Compressor business unit, driving product and process improvements and mentoring staff to deliver projects.

The role requires designing and guiding engineering initiatives, budgeting awareness, and partnering with management to align technical direction with customer needs. On-site work in Staunton supports a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience is required.
• 10+ years of related manufacturing engineering experience.
• 6+ years of people leadership experience.
• Understanding of mechanical components for rotating machinery.

Responsibilities

• Direct department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.
• Set priorities and reconcile directions from competing interests.
• Resolve problems using solutions involving new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
• Analyze technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
• Forecast operating costs of department and direct preparation of budget requests.
• Advise management of new developments affecting profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and inter-departmental relations.
• Provide direction and examples for the interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to engineering activities.
• Develop standards and guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of new technologies to improve operations and safety compliance.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

People leadership

Rotating machinery knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Daikin Applied Americas Inc. in Staunton, VA is seeking a Sr. Engineering Operations Manager to lead the Compressor business unit, driving product and process improvements and mentoring staff to deliver projects.

The role requires designing and guiding engineering initiatives, budgeting awareness, and partnering with management to align technical direction with customer needs. On-site work in Staunton supports a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.