Director - Project Engineering

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally.

Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Description

The Director – Project Engineering leads all aspects of engineering execution of ETO (Engineering to Order) projects and NPD (New Product Development) Programs to furnish project work in a manner consistent with customer expectations for ETO projects and program expectations for NPD programs. Director will lead a team of Project/NPD Product Engineers and Engineering Coordinators. Director – Project Engineering is responsible for planning and prioritizing work for the engineering team to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. The individual must collaborate with a multi-functional team from proposal stage beyond start-up. Director – Project Engineering will work closely with the PMO, Product Management, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Sales and engineering disciplines to ensure all processes are in place and projects and programs are executed in the most efficient manner.

• Work effectively in both a collaborative and independent environment
• Be safety conscious
• Possess good communication skills with both internal and external customers
• High attention to detail is critical
• Strongly motivated to deliver project/program and department objectives

Required Education, Experiences & Skills

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering
• 10+ years of related engineering experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Able to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely in writing and other presentation formats
• Able to understand and solve a wide variety of technical problems with little guidance
• Able to travel: 10-20%

Preferred Education, Experiences & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Mechanical proficiency and hands-on experience with compression/rotating equipment, piping systems and mechanical components
• Understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Proficiency in interpreting manufacturing BOM structure and ERP
• Previous experience in industrial refrigeration systems, heat transfer products or thermodynamic systems
• Ability to coordinate and lead a diverse team to implement changes and improvements

About Our Location

The 150-year history of the Vilter brand tells a rich story of perseverance and drive to cultivate continuous innovation within the industrial refrigeration and gas compression industries. We offer the latest products and solutions for industrial refrigerators and oil and gas compression. Approximately 300 employees work in Cudahy, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Cudahy location.

General Mitchell International Airport

General Mitchell International Airport is just minutes away, with Chicago O’Hare International Airport just a little over an hour away.

Our Commitment to Our People

We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com