Director of Applications Engineering & Projects - Irving, TX

Director of Applications Engineering & Projects JOB SUMMARY This position is broadly responsible for projects
management, engineering and installation. The Director plans, directs, manages,
and strategically implements application equipment Engineered Solutions to
drive new bulk and packaged industrial and specialty gases and chemicals sales
growth to achieve NSM’s market share, revenue, profitability, and quality
objectives.

Essential Functions Lead a team of application engineers and field service technicians with direct responsibility for supporting application needs of bulk, packaged, and spec gas business units and NSM’s customers

Direct technical aspects of gas application development, application equipment and services technical sales, and application design and engineering, equipment manufacturing, and related services

Direct application equipment manufacturing operations, including budget requirements, finished equipment and parts inventory, and cost controls.

Consolidate product lines and computerize spare parts inventory to improve quoting process for equipment and parts, standardize on parts, reduce parts inventory, and consolidate materials suppliers to improve bargaining power and reduce cost.

Grow in-house equipment engineering and service capabilities to reduce outsourcing and expand range of available equipment and services, including maintenance contracts.

Coordinate with Commercialization, Sales and Marketing teams to promote NSM’s application capabilities within NSM and with customers, including developing website technical content, customer presentations, sales brochures, and application training packages Direct and perform application equipment and associated services product management, collaborate with business teams to ensure competitive and profitable equipment and services pricing, prepare technical equipment sale and lease proposals

Stay informed about trends and innovations in industrial gases industry and industries we serve, define and lead innovation and new application and product development, actively participate in and support NSHD R&D and new application and technology development effort. Recruit, coach, mentor, train, manage, and evaluate staff performance

Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standardsQUALIFICATIONSEducation

Bachelor's Degree is required, Mechanical, Chemical or other
Engineering is preferred.

Masters Degree, MBA or Engineering Management is preferred.

Work Experience
10+ years Experience in the industrial gases industry
preferred, engineering or highly technical project management experience
required

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

The individual must be an experienced engineer and project manager

Excellent technical writing, and communication skills

Strong knowledge of gas industry and customers PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demand Stationary Position
- Occasionally Move/Traverse
- Frequently Stationary Position/Seated
- Frequently Transport/Lifting
- Occasionally Transport/Carrying
- Occasionally Exerting Force/Pushing
- Occasionally Exerting Force/Pulling
- Occasionally Ascend/Descend
- Occasionally Balancing
- Occasionally Position Self/Stooping
- Occasionally Position Self/Kneeling
- Occasionally Reaching
- Occasionally Handling
- Occasionally Grasping
- Occasionally Feeling
- Occasionally Communicate/Talking
- Constantly Communicate/Hearing
- Constantly Repetitive Motions
- Rarely Coordination
- Frequently Travel Requirements
Estimated
Amount   Brief Description
50%
Extensive
domestic travel will be required

Pay Range: $160,000 to $180,000

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that
complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.  All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected
veteran status.  EOE AA
M/F/VET/Disability