Backed by more than a century of engineering excellence in thermal management technology, Modine has sharpened its focus as a specialized leader in commercial HVAC and data center solutions into a new era. Throughout this evolution, our dynamic and collaborative culture, driven by our talented people, has propelled us to the forefront of the industry on a new frontier. At Modine, we foster an environment of entrepreneurship and ingenuity, empowering our team to continually drive innovation. Joining Modine means unlocking meaningful career growth, continuous development, and high-impact opportunities.
The answer is clear: your next opportunity starts here. Transform the future with us.
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Position Description
The Engineering Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for engineering functions, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with organizational objectives. This role sets engineering strategy, drives execution across multiple teams or programs, and ensures delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions. The Engineering Director partners with executive leadership, operations, product, and commercial teams to guide innovation, resource planning, and long-term capability development. This position is responsible for building high-performing teams, advancing engineering standards, and delivering measurable business impact.
Key Responsibilities
● Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with organizational goals, growth initiatives, and technology roadmaps.
● Lead multiple engineering teams or functional areas, ensuring effective execution across complex programs and projects.
● Establish and enforce engineering standards, governance, and best practices across the organization.
● Oversee resource planning, budgeting, and capacity management to support strategic priorities.
● Partner with executive leadership, product, operations, and commercial stakeholders to align technical initiatives with business objectives.
● Review and approve major technical decisions, system architectures, and high-risk design changes.
● Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on innovation, efficiency, and quality.
● Develop leadership talent through mentoring, succession planning, and organizational development.
● Monitor and report on key performance metrics related to engineering productivity, quality, and delivery.
● Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and industry standards across engineering activities.
Required Education & Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required.
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Master’s degree (e.g., M.S. Engineering or MBA) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure strongly preferred.
- 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, including at least 5–7 years in senior leadership or multi-team management roles.
- 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 stakeholder management skills.
- Experience implementing enterprise-level engineering processes, standards, and governance.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage executive and technical audiences.
- Experience operating in regulated, manufacturing, technology, or industrial environments 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
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.
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The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be [minimum amount – maximum amount]. The specific offer will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job-related considerations but will be within the stated range. Where required by applicable law, a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for this role is also provided or made available.
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.
