Director of Engineering – Air Handling Unit Systems
Johnson Controls
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: New Freedom • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Direct the engineering design of Air Handling Units, including airflow systems, heat exchangers, fan systems, structural frames, controls integration, and product option sets
- Lead development of new AHU platforms and enhancements to existing product lines, ensuring competitive performance, manufacturability, and cost effectiveness
- Establish and enforce engineering standards, design guidelines, and best practices across mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering teams
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of engineering collateral, including design rules, calculators, drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and all critical design attributes
- Lead large-scale product development programs from concept through launch, ensuring delivery to schedule, budget, and quality KPI targets
- Implement stage‑gate processes, risk management frameworks, and engineering governance
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, product management, and operations to ensure seamless product introduction and lifecycle support
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product performance, cost optimization, and engineering efficiency
- Manage and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, including mechanical, electrical, controls, test, and documentation engineers
- Build a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence
- Oversee resource planning, organizational structure, and talent development to support current and future product needs
- Foster collaboration across global engineering and cross‑functional teams
- Partner with product management to define AHU product roadmaps, technology roadmaps, and long‑term innovation priorities
- Translate market trends, customer requirements, and competitive insights into actionable, engineering directions
- Support SIOP processes, cost‑reduction initiatives, and strategic sourcing decisions
- Represent engineering in executive reviews, customer engagements, and strategic planning sessions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 10–15+ years of experience in HVAC, AHU, or related engineered products
- Demonstrated success leading engineering teams and delivering complex product development programs
- Strong technical expertise in air handling systems, ventilation, airflow dynamics, heat transfer, and HVAC component integration
- Experience with CAD/CAE tools, CFD/FEA analysis, and product validation testing
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and engineering performance metrics
- Excellent communication, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
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Hard Skills & Tools
air handling unitsairflow systemsheat exchangersfan systemscontrols integrationHVACventilationheat transferCADCFD
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationinnovationaccountabilityorganizational skillsteam managementproblem-solvingstrategic planningcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering