Design Project Manager

Design Project Manager

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Reports to: DPM Director

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Location: Jacksonville, FL or Fort Worth, TX

Company Summary

Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world's leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.

Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.

Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.

Summary Objective

The Design Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the engineering department to meet project objectives for design, new product development and improvement of existing product lines by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. Major responsibilities include directing all engineering activities as it relates to project execution, contract review, design management and product development for all Stellar Energy's product line.

Essential Functions

• Direct and manage engineering and design activities for project execution, contract review, quality management and product development for all Stellar Energy projects.
• Manages internal and external engineering resources.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Facilitates communication among clients/customers and engineers, ensuring specifications, budgets, and deadlines are clearly communicated and understood.
• Serves as Design Project Manager for multiple projects, creating timelines engineering schedules and cost projections, organizing collaborative meetings, and ensuring projects comply with specifications, timelines, and budgets.
• Reviews work and projects for technical accuracy.
• Establishes, implements, and maintains administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintains knowledge of new trends, developments, technologies, materials, and best practices; applies this knowledge to continually improve product lines and production efficiency.
• Responsible for cost planning and control to meet goals.
• Responsible for the development and design execution of Stellar Energy's product line.
• Manage company technical specifications, procedures, and design data.
• Maintains good interface with other disciplines.
• Focuses on the product design phase.
• Manages engineering resources (manhours) budget.
• Ensures designs meet specifications, codes, and standards.
• Manages RFI, ECR, CORs, 30-60-90/NPI.
• Reviews and approves documents at 30/60/90 design reviews.
• Conducts 30/60/90 design reviews.
• Ensures all (KPIs) are met prior to each gate review.
• Holds NPI gate reviews (PDR, CDR, DDR)
• Coordinates vendor submittals to CPM.
• Manages engineering subcontractors during product design phase.
• Drives schedule with Engineering.
• Coordinates DPM/CPM schedule.
• Collaborates with CPM to align deliverables.
• Tracks latest BOM release to align with procurement purchases.
• Participates in ISO 9001 and other audits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Leadership
• Technical capacity.
• Problem solving/analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Financial Acumen
• Excellent computer skills.

Supervisory Responsibility This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location

This position will work out of our facilities in Jacksonville, FL or Fort Worth, TX. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely.

Work Environment Most work is performed in an office environment. Regular trips to the fabrication shop for observation and support may be necessary which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and head protection.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Overtime and weekend work are required as necessary.

Travel Anticipated 20% travel for this position. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary.

Required Education and Experience.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited University.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in power generation design, cooling system design, or similar design project working experience.
• Familiar with ASME B31, NEC, ASHRAE, AHRI, CTI, HI, and various building codes.
• Familiar with selection and technical requirement of general mechanical equipment including chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree in engineering or business from an accredited University
• Knowledge of 3D CAD software and AutoCAD preferred.

Work Authorization Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits Summary

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options; preventive care covered at 100% in-network)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• 401(k) with company match (100% match up to 3% + 50% match up to 6%)
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage options
• Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage
• Wellness programs, including incentives up to $300 annually and a no-cost weight management program
• Virtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases
• Additional voluntary benefits including legal services and pet insurance
• Competitive PTO plan for exempt and non-exempt employees

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.