Engineering Manager

Join Our Team as Engineering Manager - Pioneering Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Thermal Technology

Are you ready to lead the charge in revolutionizing the way we approach energy efficiency and sustainability? Do you possess a passion for cutting-edge engineering solutions that have a meaningful impact on our environment? If so, we want you to be our Engineering Manager at Air2o.

About Us:

At Air2o, we're on a mission to transform the landscape of energy efficiency and sustainability through groundbreaking thermal technology. We are a global leader in developing innovative thermal management solutions that not only support the mission critical environments our large-scale data center, semiconductor, lithium-ion battery production, and agriculture clients depend on, but also promote a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come. We are a culture-focused organization, prioritizing the wellbeing of our team as evident by a generous health insurance plan ($0 deductible) and time off benefits!

The Opportunity:

The Engineering Manager serves as the linchpin in directing our engineering vision, adopting emerging technologies, and enforcing rigorous industry standards like ASME Y14.5 for engineering drawing, IEEE 802.3 for technical writing, and MISRA C/C++ for programming. Additionally, adherence to UL standards for product safety is paramount. This role reports primarily to the COO and provides secondary reports to the Sales Director and Production Director, offering holistic oversight across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to the Strategic Direction in Engineering Development:

Contribute to the formulation and execution of a robust engineering strategy that leverages emerging technologies to maintain our industry leadership.

Continuously identify technology trends and advancements in the HVAC sector to inform our innovation pipeline.

Support of Application Engineering Department:

Work closely with the Sales Department to ideate and develop pioneering applications and concepts that fulfill unique customer needs.

Provide hands-on mentorship to the Application Engineering team, ensuring they are well-versed in up-to-date IEEE 802.3 technical writing standards and other relevant protocols.

Support of Production Engineering Department:

Spearhead collaborations with the Production Department to advance manufacturing techniques while strictly adhering to UL standards for quality and safety.

Develop and implement best practices in drawing and production to elevate the manufacturing process.

Standardization and Modernization:

Implement and oversee ASME Y14.5 engineering drawing standards, MISRA C/C++ programming codecs, and other relevant frameworks across the engineering teams.

Act as the steward for the modernization of all technical literature, including technical specifications, guide specifications, production submittals, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, and IOMs, ensuring they exceed industry standards.

Audit and Quality Assurance:

Oversee and implement a comprehensive audit and quality assurance program of the engineering departmental outputs, to include all engineering documentation and selection/design practices, in alignment with ISO 9001 standards.

Conduct regular internal audits of engineering processes and outputs to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, as well as ASME, IEEE, MISRA, and UL standards.

Collaborate with external auditors for periodic review, ensuring that all audit findings are appropriately addressed and resolved in a timely manner.

Develop and maintain a robust system for tracking quality metrics, aiming for continuous improvement in engineering processes and deliverables.

Train and mentor engineering staff on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Industry Compliance and Development:

Act as the company’s expert authority on all aspects of industry compliance, keeping abreast of new regulations and guidelines to ensure company-wide adherence.

Engage with industry bodies and forums to represent Air2o’s leadership in engineering innovation and standards.

Program Support:

Collaborate with the Programs Department to devise effective sequences of operations for unit functionality, following best practices in MISRA C/C++ programming.

General Management:

Facilitate a culture of engineering excellence, ensuring that every project not only meets but surpasses ASME, IEEE, MISRA, and UL standards.

Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation within the engineering departments to ensure optimal productivity.

Professional Development of Engineering Department:

Facilitate a culture of Continuous Professional Development within the engineering department.

Orchestrate a road map for development and initiate.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Proven hands-on experience in applying engineering principles to real-world projects, including the building and implementation of innovative solutions.

Demonstrated ability to create and develop practical, scalable solutions that address complex technical challenges.

Deep understanding of thermal engineering principles and practices, with a track record of successfully applying this knowledge to develop energy-efficient and sustainable technologies.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee the entire lifecycle of a project from conception to implementation.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship, with a strong desire to make a tangible impact through the application of engineering principles to real-world problems.

Benefits:

Competitive health insurance plan ($0 deductible)

Dental

Vision

Company paid life insurance

401(k) with 3.5% company match

15 days of vacation in the first year (pro-rated to actual start date)

Eight (8) paid holidays

Air2o is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.