Director of Engineering

Director Of Engineering

Building the people that build the world. With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. Cincinnati Fan is a leading manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers for OEMs and industrial applications With its high attention to detail for products that are durable, energy efficient, and unparalleled in performance, companies rely on Cincinnati Fan to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

How you will make an impact (Job Summary) : The Director of Engineering will lead a high-performing team responsible for research and development, new product development, sustaining engineering, and order engineering. This leader plays a central role in driving innovation, improving technical capabilities, and delivering profitable growth through new technologies and customer-focused solutions. Working closely with the Product Management, Commercial, and Operations teams, the Director of Engineering ensures that engineering strategies align with business goals, customer expectations, and manufacturing realities. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role in a company committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and market leadership.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities) : While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be :

• Leadership and Strategy : Develop a compelling engineering vision that supports the company's growth strategy and competitive positioning. Build, mentor, and motivate an engaged team of engineering managers and technical experts. Foster an environment that promotes innovation, technical excellence, and personal accountability. Translate business objectives into engineering initiatives with measurable impact on revenue, cost, and quality.
• Research and Development : Drive R&D efforts aimed at exploring new technologies, materials, and automation opportunities that create product differentiation and cost advantage. Establish a structured innovation process to move promising ideas through feasibility, prototyping, and validation stages. Stay ahead of emerging trends, ensuring the company is positioned as an innovation leader in its market space. Collaborate with Product Management to identify technology gaps and define new development opportunities.
• New Product Development : Oversee the end-to-end product development cycle-from concept definition through design, testing, and launch. Partner with the Product Management team to ensure engineering deliverables align with product roadmaps and market needs. Drive time-to-market improvements by streamlining design reviews, prototyping, and validation processes. Implement design-for-manufacturability principles to ensure smooth handoffs to Operations. Encourage iterative development and fast learning cycles to accelerate product innovation.
• Sustaining Engineering : Lead efforts to continuously enhance existing products for reliability, performance, and serviceability. Partner with Operations and Quality teams to address production issues and implement design improvements that reduce costs and complexity. Support commercial teams by resolving customer-specific engineering issues efficiently and effectively. Use data-driven analysis to guide product updates, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term product profitability.
• Order Engineering : Oversee the engineering support process for custom or configuration-based customer orders. Develop standardized tools and digital systems to support engineering processes.