Johnson Controls · 22 hours ago
Director of Engineering - Air Handling Unit Systems (onsite)
New Freedom-Pennsylvania-United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expJohnson Controls is a leading company in the engineering sector, and they are seeking a Director of Engineering for Air Handling Unit Systems. This role involves leading the engineering strategy and product development for air handling solutions, overseeing a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that meet industry standards.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering or Engineering Management
Experience with modular AHU construction, custom AHU design, or large commercial/industrial HVAC systems
Background in manufacturing environments involving sheet metal fabrication, coils, fans, and controls
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
Company
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.6BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2024-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $525.61M
2024-05-20Post Ipo Equity· $90M
Leadership Team
Joakim Weidemanis
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Vandiepenbeeck
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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