Director of Product Development

DaikinDenver, CO, US

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Job Description

The Director, Engineering manages and coordinates the activities of Product, Development and Engineering team members for the development and sustainment of new owner direct & Motili technology platforms and to internal design standards.  Directs and verifies test plans, test data, simulations, specifications, drawings, BOM’s, and other related documentation for product changes and new product designs.  Ensures compliance with internal design standards.  Confers with other departments as necessary in the review and verification of product designs.  Supports first production planning and assists with production launches.  Oversees the sustaining efforts for our product designs.  Mentors and develops his / her team.  Prepares succession and talent plans for his / her group.

Position Responsibilities may include :

Lead our cost down initiatives that support the overall cost-down target for the business.
Direct and guide product design based on technical knowledge and experience.
Oversee the development and execution of Engineering development and verification testing.
Manage resources to meet project workloads.
Participate on cross functional teams to launch products, resolve issues, and support product improvements.
Define project scopes and timing.
Provide support for both manufacturing and field issues.
Lead the creation and sustainment of DFMEA’s, test plans, and compliance testing.
Participate in a series of independent design reviews on active projects to review & approve their design intentions.
Oversee the creation of product design documentation including bills of materials, cost analyses, drawings, and engineering change requests.
Support agency certifications for both safety (UL, ETL) and performance (DOE, AHRI).
Mentor and develop team members to prepare them for greater responsibility within the organization.
Prepare development, talent and succession plans and establishes key metrics and goals for the team.
Participate in additional strategic projects to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope :

Develops and implements strategic plans and objectives for the department / sub-function in an effective and innovative fashion

Understands the business and can put together comprehensive department solutions

Works with other leaders to establish strategic plans and works towards achieving them

Provides leadership and direction to managers in their respective division / department

Sees to department staffing needs (e.g. interviewing, hiring, new hire and ongoing training, annual evaluations, etc.)

Participates in budget development and monitoring of expenses

Level of signing authority established by company policy / guidelines

Knowledge & Skills :

Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of mechanical design theory and practice

Knowledge of refrigeration and / or air conditioning design and application

Knowledge of specifications and standards used in the HVAC industry

Advanced knowledge of Continuous Improvement Methodologies, Lean, Six Sigma, & 5-S best practices and applications

Proficiency with software including MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

Excellent leadership skills; able to envision, develop, direct, manage, delegate responsibility and authority and drive employee engagement

Effective communication skills; clearly convey and transmit verbal and written information with strong financial and business acumen

Analytical ability – able to convert data into information and effectively communicate it

Priority setting & Project Management – capable of managing multiple inputs and directions to deliver results

Problem Solving – effective elimination of root cause of problems using systematic approach

High level of Attention to Detail, Compliance and Excellence driven

Ability to apply good Judgement, strong work Ethics and Integrity on the job

Strong Team player and ability to effectively collaborate with internal and cross-functional teams

Ability to work under pressure and able to make sound decisions and adjust to operational needs as they arise

Competency : Experience :

15+ years of experience with software product design

10+ years of direct leadership experience

Education / Certification

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

MS and / or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering (preferred); MBA (preferred)

Six Sigma Certification strongly preferred

People Management : Yes

Physical Requirements / Work Environment :

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Reports To :

VP, Owner Direct

Salary : $177,160.00 to $221,580.00

This position is bonus eligible.

The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits for employees include healthcare and dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, 401K and different types of paid time off.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV / AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

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Director Of Development • Denver, CO, US