Engineering Director

Job Title: Engineering Director

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Engineering to lead the Gas Heater & Heat Pump division in Nashville. This upper-level role is crucial in driving innovation, execution, and compliance across all new product development and sustaining engineering programs. The successful candidate will oversee a multidisciplinary team, shape the heating technology roadmap, and deliver safe, efficient, and market-leading products.

Responsibilities

• Set engineering strategy aligned with corporate growth and product goals.
• Lead new product development and sustaining programs with disciplined execution.
• Drive innovation in combustion systems and heat pump electrification.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality.
• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external vendors.

Qualifications

• 12 years of engineering leadership in product development/manufacturing.
• 8 years managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in HVAC, heating systems, or thermal management.
• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering required, master’s preferred.
• Excellent communication, governance, and vendor management skills.
• Direct experience with combustion systems, burners, heat exchangers, ignition, or emissions compliance preferred.
• Experience in Aerospace and Defense, or other HVAC companies is advantageous.
• Understanding of thermodynamics and R&D engineering.

This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $191000.00 - $238000.00/yr.

Mid point is 214,200- 238,000. 20% annual target. bonus. 10% LTI. Whole relo package

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $191,000 - $238,000