Project Engineering Manager

Basic Function

The York Custom Air Handling Unit Project Engineer is a recognized subject matter expert and authority. Performs a full range of field commercial and technical support functions including assignments requiring special qualifications/attainments. York Custom Air Handling Units, by Johnson Controls, provide design flexibility that balances performance and economy without compromising quality. The Custom Project and Application Engineering Design/Bid/Submit/Release Team Leader is a recognized domain specialist and authority within our Air Handling product business unit. In this role you will actively participate and lead a team of technical employees in a full range of field commercial and technical support functions including assignments requiring special qualifications/attainments in an effort to support our external representation sales team and lead them to optimal sales success and profitability.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
• On-the-job/cross-training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with the highest level of business ethics and integrity
• Commit to developing expected leadership behaviors -- to be passionate to win, customer focused, collaborative, and decisive
• Serve as working manager for team of 4-12 Project Engineers
• Provide commercial, competitive and technical application support to the field sales organization on all aspects of Custom Air Handling Units with minimal direction
• Gather competitive intelligence and industry information on an ongoing basis
• Perform detailed review of project specifications, schedule, and design drawings
• Provide technical project qualification of Custom AHU design and bid opportunities
• Create accurate drawings of customized AHU configurations that reflect customer design intent
• Ensure the design and layout of the AHU will function as intended
• Analyze product requirements and develop alternative innovative designs
• Use complex problem-solving techniques requiring regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• Provide application and sales training and project management, as required, on Air Handling Systems for the field sales organization
• Provide technical direction for other engineers, detailers or technicians on specific work assignments
• Have a strong understanding of the Custom AHU finances and levers required to maximize profitability and minimize risk at all stages of a project
• Lead Customer Visits (factory tours) and support Customer sales presentations (Engineers and end Customers)
• Assist Airside Technical Service with field application issues as necessary
• Work with Marketing and Product Management to develop selection and pricing software requirements and participate in testing of AHU selection and pricing software
• Review and analyze engineering rules and documents as necessary
• Recommend cost savings and value engineering alternatives for Air Handling Units and systems
• Conduct feasibility studies and systems analysis for new applications as necessary
• Be proficient at preparing, checking, and coordinating the release of documentation to support Custom Air Handling products

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• BS degree in Engineering (ABET accredited) or related science
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in HVAC design or related field
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work well with employees and customers at all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills (AutoCAD, Inventor, Microsoft Office) with aptitude for learning a variety of proprietary internal and vendor tools
• Highly organized and able to effectively manage multiple simultaneous projects

Pay

$125,000 - $175,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.