Sr. Director, Cooling & Chiller Systems

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.•Plano, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) is looking for a Senior Director, Cooling & Chiller Systems, to join our team. This is a hybrid role based out of our Plano, Texas and Ashburn, Virginia location. ABOUT MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AMERICA, INC. (MHIA): For over 130 years, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group’s innovative and integrated solutions have demonstrated our commitment to creating a positive social impact around the globe. Our range of products and services is tailored to meet our customers’ evolving needs across the commercial aviation, energy, transportation and infrastructure, machinery, defense and space systems sectors. Our culture embraces diversity and cooperation, and we promote a healthy balance of professional and personal development, ensuring that your ideas and expertise are valued and respected.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related engineering field
Minimum of seventeen (17) years of experience in HVAC, cooling systems, thermal systems, or related industrial engineering fields, with at least seven (7) years in senior leadership roles
Extensive experience in design and development of large-scale cooling systems, including/or thermal systems for mission-critical applications
Experience with North American certification processes (UL, ETL, NRTL) for HVAC or industrial equipment
Experience in data center cooling systems, including modular cooling plants or large centrifugal chillers
Strong knowledge of North American codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks applicable to HVAC and industrial cooling systems
Proven experience in leading complex system development programs from concept through commercialization
Demonstrated ability to build and lead engineering organizations and manage cross-functional teams
Strong technical expertise in system integration, thermodynamics, and cooling system design
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level engagement
Experience working with global teams and cross-regional collaboration
Proficiency with engineering and business tools (CAD, simulation tools, MS Office, PLM systems)

Nice To Haves

Experience with liquid cooling technologies and CDU systems
Experience in global organizations and cross-cultural collaboration (Japan–U.S. experience preferred)
Familiarity with digital engineering tools, simulation, and optimization platforms

Responsibilities

Define and execute the cooling systems product strategy for DCEM America, including Centrifugal Chillers, MCP, and CDU solutions.
Lead development of scalable, high-efficiency cooling architectures for data center applications, including both air and liquid cooling domains.
Drive the technical roadmap for next-generation cooling systems, aligning it with market trends and customer requirements.
Oversee system-level design, integration, and optimization of Centrifugal Chiller Systems, MCP platforms, and CDU units.
Ensure robust engineering processes across concept design, detailed design, validation, and product release.
Establish design standards, engineering methodologies, and best practices aligned with global MHI engineering frameworks.
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across mechanical, thermal, electrical, and controls domains.
Lead efforts to ensure compliance of Centrifugal Chillers and cooling systems with North American regulatory and certification requirements. (e.g., UL and other regulations, if required)
Drive product localization to meet regional codes, standards, and customer specifications.
Manage technical engagement with certification agencies and regulatory bodies.
Lead the development of Modular Chiller Plant (MCP) systems that integrate Centrifugal Chillers, controls, piping, and auxiliary systems into modular solutions.
Drive system integration including electrical, mechanical, and control interfaces for modular deployment.
Collaborate with partners and suppliers to develop manufacturable, scalable MCP solutions.
Lead development and commercialization of CDU systems for liquid-cooled data center environments.
Oversee the integration of CDU with IT and facility systems to ensure performance and reliability.
Drive innovation in liquid cooling technologies, including system optimization and control strategies.
Oversee execution of development programs from requirements definition through design, prototyping, testing, certification, and commercialization.
Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
Integrate engineering deliverables with program management and commercial milestones.
Establish and scale the cooling systems engineering organization in North America.
Define roles, responsibilities, reporting structures, and talent development strategies.
Build technical capabilities and ensure effective knowledge transfer between Japan and North America.
Collaborate with program management, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and service teams to ensure end-to-end solution delivery.
Provide executive-level reporting on engineering progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
Partner with global stakeholders to align technical direction and priorities.
Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, product performance, and cost competitiveness.
Identify and mitigate technical and program risks.
Lead lessons learned and feedback loops into future product development.