Director, Engineering - Heatcraft
Lennox · Stone Mountain, GA
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level manufacturing role at Lennox (industrial) in Stone Mountain, GA.
- They ask for
- 8+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Georgia: typical posted base $95k–$134k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 21 manufacturing engineer openings in Georgia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 20 other live manufacturing postings in Georgia.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Typical $95k–$134k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 52%
- Root cause 38%
- Automation 29%
- New product launch 29%
- Lean 29%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Lennox
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Lennox in Stone Mountain
3 other open roles at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineer II · Manufacturing
- Sr. Reliability Engineer · Reliability · Senior
- Stone Mountain Operations Manager · Production · Manager
Full description from LennoxAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
and directing engineering activities associated with product and process design, development, and modification. Recommends and supervises expansion and modernization of facilities. Ensures all engineering activities are in accordance with organizational standards. Responsible for financial and people management for the engineering department. Directs and oversees strategy, execution and active industry involvement to drive, develop and comply with regulations and standards. Leads development and execution of remedy for a broad scope of issues that may arise regarding product performance, quality, reliability and compliance. Drives innovation in product and process that also yields appropriate intellectual property. Provides expert technical guidance to legal team.
What We Are Looking For
BS Engineering required, MBA strongly preferred. Requires a minimum of 8 years relevant engineering experience and at least 7 years managerial experience of increasing scope in a manufacturing environment for air-conditioning or refrigeration equipment.Broad knowledge of all areas within engineering functions including mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing. Must be able to integrate engineering strategies business needs and develop specific policies and procedures to support strategies. Must be able to direct and control the activities of a broad functional area through several department managers. Requires overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods. Effectively monitors team performance and actively drives continuous improvement as assessed by downstream internal and external customers. Ensures projects are executed timely and within budget to achieve agreed-upon deliverables. Strong interpersonal, written, and presentation skills.
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What We Offer
qualifications
of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.
Benefits : Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.
Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.
We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support parts of our hiring process, such as application review and interview scheduling. These tools assist our teams but do not replace human decision-making. If you need an accommodation or have questions, please contact CandidateAccommodations@Lennox.com.
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What Drives Success
Directs all aspects of the engineering function within Heatcraft as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Provides technical guidance and ensures sound engineering procedures and effective use of facilities. Responsible for evaluating
Who We Are
Heatcraft Refrigeration is a long-standing leader in the world of commercial refrigeration, providing climate-control solutions. Their state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the cities of Stone Mountain and Tifton, Georgia, produce evaporators, condensers, compressor racks, and other top-quality refrigeration products for their six market-leading brands: Bohn, Larkin, Climate Control, Chandler, Magna Industrial and InterLink. Heatcraft products are primarily used to preserve food and other perishables in supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, warehouses and distribution centers, in addition to other applications such as data centers, pharmaceutical and industrial process cooling.
Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.
