Position: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: Denver, CO

Our client who is a climate-friendly, mission-focused energy technology company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager position will direct and oversee the client company’s portfolio of manufacturing engineering projects through a team of subordinate engineers. As a key part of the engineering leadership team, you will be responsible for collaborating across multi-functional teams to drive consistent and common standards, processes, and plans for all major manufacturing engineering projects. 

·       Establish and administer engineering practices, and rigorous design and testing processes to drive compliance for all new and existing parts and assemblies that the company produces

·       Provide training and coaching to the engineering team

·       Collaborate with project sponsors to define projects, identify expected outcomes, and establish standardized equipment designs

·       Work with the project management and production teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within established quality standards, within budget and in compliance with design specifications

·       Develop and lead technical strategy, improvement of new build costs, identification of resource requirements, allowing for scalability but ensuring delivery

·       Develop strategic suppliers to support the client company in its expansion plans, to standardize design, cut lead times and improve output

·       Responsible for working with the quality control team on the reporting of project status, monitoring all non-conformance issues and items to ensure that they are rectified, closed and validated

·       Responsible for assisting in the development and improvement of departmental systems, i.e. project management, financial control, competency review and development

·       B.S. in Engineering.  P.E. and P.M.P. preferred but not required

·       Proven knowledge of mechanical, electrical and control systems design, including familiarity with data center power and cooling solutions such as CRAC/CRAH units, Chilled water systems, hot/cold aisle containment and mechanical cooling technologies and EPMS/BMS control systems for mission-critical facilities, along with associated building codes and regulations

·       10 years + of relevant work experience, including 6 years of industry experience in Data Center operations, engineering, design, construction and commissioning or other complex industries and projects

·       Understanding of design and coordination requirements of complex power distribution and control systems, redundancy, resiliency, and protection

·       Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward  Zero Injury principles

·       Knowledge of contracts and specifications

·       Demonstrated knowledge of data center facilities design

·       Possess excellent oral and written communication skills at the senior level as well as the ability to work closely and constructively with all areas of the business 

·       Comfortable with rapid change, ambiguity in problem definition, and daring deadlines common to rapidly growing companies with evolving business models

·       Planning, analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills

·       Ability to gracefully adjust to meet changing circumstances such as reorganizations, reassignment of project priority, and changes in strategic direction

Other Requirements: 

·       Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screening, which includes a drug test (position is subject to ongoing drug testing as a term of continued employment)

·       Valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle report, and good driving habits

·       Ability to legally work in the US

Benefits & Compensation

·       Industry competitive pay

·       Stock options in a fast-growing, well-funded technology company

·       Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

·       Paid Parental Leave

·       Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

·       Teladoc

·       Pet-friendly offices

·       401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary

·       Unlimited time off

·       Cell phone reimbursement

·       Tuition reimbursement

·       Subscription to the Calm app

·       NYDIG - Bitcoin Savings Plan

·       Company paid commuter benefit; $100 per month

·       Compensation will include stock options with a salary range of $130K and $150K+. Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data

Work Environment

This position operates in an office, manufacturing facility, and field environment. This entails working outside in variable weather conditions. Employee could be exposed to extreme weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations or dust.

Physical Demands

In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and view a computer terminal. While at work sites, the employee will be expected to walk and stand. Individual might be asked to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or crawl. Individual might be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. in the performance of this position. 

Position Type & Working Hours

This is a full-time position. 

Travel

Travel to remote locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training, seminars, or visits to other company office locations. 

 

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Iridium reserves the right to change or assign additional duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice. 

Core Competencies: 

·       Fiercely accountable

·       Proactive, can-do attitude

·       Strong desire to continually improve as an individual

·       Spirit of service

·       Flexibility in rapidly changing situations

·       Attention to detail

·       Timely decision-making ability

·       High level of integrity and humility

·       Problem solving

·       Team-oriented

·       Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communications

·       Excellent listening skills

·       Willingness to work