Engineering Director - Compressors

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Engineering Director - Compressors. This role directs and coordinates activities of the Compressor engineering department to design, manufacture, and test components, products, and systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: On-site in Staunton, VA

What you will do:

• Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures. Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests
• Resolves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts
• Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects
• Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products
• Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests
• Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations
• Provides direction and examples for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities. Develops standards and guidelines
• Routinely interacts and communicates with organization leaders, clients, customers, officials, and others. Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials or other organizations and companies for purposes of discussion and negotiation on critical issues
• Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develops recommendations accordingly
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner

What's in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of related work experience
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits:

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance

• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions

• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage

• Short term and long term disability

• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays

• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual

• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law

• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $113,800 - $179,300 + bonus in Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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