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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries · 1 day ago

Sr. Director of Engineering

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) is looking for a Sr. Director of Engineering to join their team. This executive role involves leading the engineering services division, focusing on P&L management, talent acquisition, and ensuring technical delivery excellence in MEP design for data center facilities.

ElectronicsIndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Own full P&L responsibility for the Engineering Services division, including revenue targets, project profitability, and cost management
Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets; prepare financial forecasts and variance analyses
Establish project pricing models, utilization targets, and resource allocation strategies to maximize profitability
Report financial and operational performance to executive leadership through regular business reviews
Build and scale a high-performing engineering team through strategic hiring, onboarding, and retention programs
Recruit, mentor, and develop licensed Professional Engineers (PE) and design professionals across mechanical and electrical disciplines
Establish performance management frameworks, career development paths, and succession planning
Foster an engineering culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Provide technical direction and quality assurance for all MEP design deliverables on data center projects
Establish and maintain design standards, engineering guidelines, and QA/QC processes for mission-critical facilities
Lead technical reviews and serve as senior technical authority on complex engineering challenges
Stay current with emerging data center technologies including liquid cooling, high-density power distribution, and energy efficiency solutions
Drive revenue growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise clients
Develop and present engineering proposals, fee estimates, and scope of work documents
Cultivate long-term client relationships and serve as executive sponsor on key accounts
Represent MHI DCEM at industry conferences, trade shows, and technical forums

Qualification

P&L managementMEP engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE)Data center designFinancial accountabilityTeam leadershipExecutive presenceResults-oriented leadershipClient relationship managementStrategic thinkingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in MEP engineering, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Demonstrated experience in data center or mission-critical facility design
Proven track record of P&L management and financial accountability for engineering operations
Experience building and managing engineering teams of 10+ professionals
Strong understanding of low and medium voltage power systems, cooling infrastructure, and mechanical systems

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
Experience with consulting engineering firm operations and client service delivery
Background in hyperscale data center programs (100+ MW facilities)
Familiarity with modular or prefabricated data center solutions
LEED AP, CEM, or other sustainability certifications
Experience working with Japanese corporations or in bi-regional (US/Japan) business environments

Benefits

Health
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Professional development support

Company

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is a manufacturer of industrial machinery and equipment.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2015-10-15Acquired
1950-05-29IPO

Leadership Team

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Takajiro Ishikawa
President & CEO, MHIA
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