Engineering Director

Company Overview

Lennox International (LII) is a leading global provider of innovative climate control solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) markets.

Here at Lennox, we realize that our greatest assets are our employees. This is why we are committed to providing limitless opportunities for growth and development of all our employees, largely promoting from within the organization.

Our Core Values of Integrity, Respect and Excellence are more than just what we say, they are what we do!

Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The Director, Engineering is responsible for the manufacturing engineering and facilities of the Stuttgart site. This position is responsible to review product design for manufacturability, working to improve quality and ease of assembly support functions. Directs Manufacturing Engineering efforts to reduce costs of assembly and plant operations. Ensures the engineering team and other manufacturing departments work together cohesively. This position reports to the General Plant Manager, Stuttgart.

• Direct the technical organization to ensure progress according to technical objectives, within budgetary and schedule guidelines.

• Reviews product design for manufacturability and work to improve quality and ease of assembly support functions.

• Direct Manufacturing Engineering efforts to reduce costs of assembly and plant operations.

• Ensure the engineering team and other manufacturing departments work together cohesively.

• Develop and manage capital budget.

• Responsible for the preparation and management of all Engineering Departmental financial budgets

• Responsible for departmental ISO and SOX requirements

• Manages/oversees salaried and hourly personnel.

• Provide hands-on project management and coordinates multiple projects with the leadership stakeholders.

• Creates project plans, timelines, critical paths, and milestones. Perform cost-benefit evaluation for all assigned projects to define potential financial, business, and industry impacts of initiatives.

• Advisor to senior leadership on the continuous improvement strategy and transformation to tactically deploy Lean transformation.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Successful, 10+ year track record in large, single site industrial manufacturing organizations

• Bachelor's degree in engineering

• HVAC experience preferred.

• Self-motivated, resourceful, and entrepreneurial, demonstrating willingness for learning and improvement.

• Previous experience in strong Lean environments; Lean certification preferred.

Top candidates will also have:

• Extensive experience in CAD or AutoCAD or related design experience.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings/plans.

• SAP software experience.

• Prior knowledge/experience with PLC's.

WHAT DRIVES SUCCESS

Having the right qualifications is only a part of what it takes to be a successful employee. At Lennox International, we believe in following a set of core values and behaviors to achieve your full potential. In this position, it is vital that you embody these core behaviors:

• Accountability: You deliver on your commitments.

• Positive Engagement: You energize and motivate others.

• Talent: You foster belonging and create opportunities for others to grow.

• Quality: You strive for continuous improvement.

WHAT WE OFFER

This position is 100% onsite in the Stuttgart, Arkansas manufacturing facility.

At Lennox, we realize that our greatest assets are our employees. This is why we are committed to providing limitless opportunities for growth and development of all our employees, largely promoting from within the organization.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary

• Excellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestyles

• Mental and financial health programs

• Outstanding 401k with company match and 1-year bonus

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Community involvement opportunities

• Robust Employee Assistance Program

• Relocation assistance is available

• And much, much more!

WE VALUE DIVERSITY

Here at Lennox, we believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member as they strive to reach their full potential, and empower them to be their authentic selves. Lennox is an equal opportunity employer.