Engineering Director

Modine Manufacturing Company

$175K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.
  • Master's degree or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure strongly preferred.
  • 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, with 5-7 years in senior leadership roles.
  • 10+ years in HVAC systems, with significant exposure to chillers and air handling equipment.
  • Proven track record managing large engineering organizations or complex technical programs.
  • Strong technical background to guide architectural and design decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute engineering strategy aligned with goals and technology roadmaps.
  • Lead multiple engineering teams to ensure effective execution across programs.
  • Establish and advance engineering standards and technical best practices.
  • Oversee strategic resource planning, budgeting, and capacity management.
  • Partner with stakeholders to align technical initiatives with business objectives.
  • Review and approve major technical decisions and design changes.
  • Drive initiatives focusing on continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

  • Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage from Day One.
  • Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay) after 90 days of employment.
  • Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay).
  • 401k Retirement plan with company match.
  • Tuition Reimbursement for continued education.
Full Job Description
Engineering Director

Job Posting Location: Calgary, CA, Owatonna, MN

Posting Start Date: 6/29/26

Req Id: 8726

Required Travel: 0 - 30%

Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Onsite

Posted Pay Range: $175,000

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?

Health & Well-being:
  • Day One
    • Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
    • 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)


Financial Benefits:
  • 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Short Term Disability (company paid)
  • Long Term Disability


Work-Life Balance:
  • Competitive time-off policies
  • Tuition Reimbursement


To view full benefits information: MyModine Benefits

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The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This position is not eligible for any form of 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.

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