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Design-to-Order Engineering Manager – HVAC & Data Center Cooling Systems

On-siteFull timeSenior

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · Posted 3 days ago

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team

JoinaninnovativeengineeringorganizationspecializinginadvancedHVACandthermalmanagementsolutionsfordemandingdatacenterenvironments.Theteamdevelopsspecializedair-cooledchillersystemsthataddressuniquecustomerrequirements,combiningestablishedproductplatformswithcustom-engineeredconfigurations.

Thisopportunityoffersthechancetoleadamultidisciplinaryengineeringteamresponsiblefortransformingcomplexcustomerspecificationsintoreliable,manufacturablecoolingsolutions.WorkingalongsideManufacturing,ProductManagement,Quality,SupplyChain,andOperations,thisleaderwillhelpstrengthenengineeringexecution,expandteamcapabilities,andsupportthedeliveryofhighlyspecializedequipmentforcriticalinfrastructureapplications.

What'sInStoreForYou

  • Engineeringleadership:Directlymanageanddevelopateamofapproximately8–10engineerssupportingcustomandmodifiedHVACequipment.

  • Teambuilding:Playanactiveroleinexpandingtheengineeringorganization,recruitingtalent,andstrengtheningtechnicalcapabilities.

  • Specializedproductdevelopment:Workwithcustomair-cooledchillersystemsdesignedfordatacentercoolingapplications.

  • Cross-functionalinfluence:Collaboratewithtechnicalandoperationalstakeholdersthroughouttheproductdevelopmentandmanufacturinglifecycle.

  • Leadershipdevelopment:Takeownershipofengineeringteamperformance,processimprovements,technicalexecution,andtalentdevelopment.

HowYouWillMakeAnImpact

  • Lead,mentor,anddevelopateamof8–10engineersresponsibleforcustomer-specificHVACequipmentdesigns,productmodifications,andengineeredconfigurations.

  • Overseeengineeringactivitiesforspecializedair-cooledchillersusedindatacentercoolingapplications,balancingcustomerrequirementswithproductperformanceandmanufacturingfeasibility.

  • Converttechnicalspecificationsfromcustomers,engineeringconsultants,suppliers,andcommercialpartnersintoclearlydefinedengineeringdeliverables.

  • Guidethecustomizationofexistingequipmentplatformsandthedevelopmentofspecializeddesignstoaccommodateuniquefunctionality,performance,andfeaturerequirements.

  • Establishpriorities,allocateengineeringresources,andcoordinatemultipleconcurrentprojectstomeettechnical,quality,anddeliverycommitments.

  • PartnerwithManufacturing,ProductManagement,Quality,SupplyChain,Sales,andOperationstoresolvedesignchallengesandsupportsuccessfulproductreleases.

  • Strengthenengineeringprocessesinvolvingdesignreviews,technicaldocumentation,configurationcontrol,engineeringchanges,anddesignvalidation.

  • Evaluatetechnicalrisks,componentcompatibility,systemperformance,andmanufacturabilitythroughouttheengineeringlifecycle.

  • Supportengineeringinvestigationsandproductmodificationsarisingfromcustomerrequests,fieldperformanceconcerns,orsupplierconstraints.

  • Recruit,coach,anddevelopengineeringtalentwhileestablishingclearexpectationsforaccountability,collaboration,andtechnicalexcellence.

  • Drivecontinuousimprovementsinengineeringefficiency,designconsistency,problem-solving,andcross-functionalexecution.


Requirements

Do You Have The Expertise To Lead Custom HVAC Engineering And Product Development?

  • Bachelor'sdegreeinMechanicalEngineeringoracloselyrelatedengineeringdiscipline.

  • 5+yearsofengineeringexperienceinvolvingHVACequipment,thermalmanagementsystems,refrigeration,customindustrialequipment,orrelatedengineeredproducts.

  • 2+yearsofengineeringleadershipexperienceasapeoplemanager,engineeringsupervisor,technicalteamlead,orengineeringprojectlead.

  • Demonstratedexperiencewithengineered-to-order,design-to-order,configured-to-order,orcustomer-specificproductdevelopment.

  • StrongtechnicalunderstandingofHVACequipmentandcomponents,includingsystemperformance,integration,thermalconsiderations,andapplication-specificengineeringrequirements.

  • Experiencesupportingproductengineeringwithinamanufacturingorequipmentproductionenvironment.

  • Abilitytointerpretcustomerspecificationsandtranslatecomplexrequirementsintoengineeringdesigns,documentation,andexecutableworkplans.

  • Familiaritywithengineeringchangemanagement,designverification,technicaldocumentation,andproductreleaseprocesses.

  • Experiencecollaboratingwithmanufacturing,quality,sourcing,andcommercialstakeholderstoaddressengineeringandproductionchallenges.

  • Provenabilitytocoordinatecompetingengineeringprioritieswhilemaintainingquality,cost,anddeliveryexpectations.

  • Stronginterpersonal,organizational,andtechnicalproblem-solvingcapabilities.

  • Effectivecommunicationskillswiththeabilitytoengagecustomers,suppliers,technicalspecialists,andbusinessstakeholders.

Particularlyvaluableexperienceincludesair-cooledchillers,industrialrefrigeration,mission-criticalcoolingequipment,datacenterthermalmanagement,anddirectengineeringteamdevelopment.


Locations
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Education
bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years

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