PRINCIPAL, TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

Job Description Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Permanent
Reporting to: Director of Engineering
Tate Americas is a key business within Kingspan Data Solutions and is at the forefront of delivering integrated solutions to the rapidly expanding data centre market. We combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing and operational excellence to deliver complex, mission-critical projects for some of the world’s largest technology companies.
With significant investment and ambitious growth plans, Tate is evolving beyond traditional manufacturing to become a fully integrated solutions provider, offering customers a seamless delivery model from design and manufacturing through installation, commissioning and final handover.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing Manifolds for liquid cooling application. Primarily, coordinating the daily operations of a highly skilled engineering team, ensuring alignment with company objectives and goals. This role involves providing comprehensive technical support to end users, architects, engineers, contractors, and distributors regarding the application of Tate’s products in both new construction and retrofit Data Center environments. The Engineering Manager also plays a key role in guiding the implementation of best practices aimed at maximizing energy efficiency and overall system effectiveness.

Project Delivery
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation plans to ensure successful delivery of engineering objectives.
Collaborate with customers, product management, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to align technical requirements with business goals.
Facilitate design reviews, scrum process for project delivery, technical approvals from SMEs and third parties, and production readiness assessments to ensure products meet performance, cost, quality, and timeline expectations.
Drive accountability within Engineering team and across cross-functional teams and provide regular project status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
Support customer engagements by providing technical guidance, design reviews, and engineering solutions for complex liquid cooling applications.

Serve as the technical leader for liquid cooling manifold design, coolant distribution systems, and associated structural components.
Lead mechanical design efforts with a strong focus on reliability, design for manufacturability/assembly (DFM/A), optimize designs for scale production, serviceability, and performance optimization.
Design, implement, and validate production fixtures, tooling, assembly aids, and test stations to improve productivity and repeatability
Oversee/Direct structural analysis, pipe stress analysis, flow/ pressure-drop assessments, tolerance stack-up analysis, and design verification activities.
Oversee pressure integrity validation, including leak testing, failure/reliability testing, in conjunction with Advance Manufacturing teams.
Establish engineering standards, design methodologies, and best practices for liquid cooling products and manufacturing systems.
Design, implement, and validate production fixtures, tooling, assembly aids, and test stations to improve productivity and repeatability
Including, collaborating with suppliers to ensure component quality, manufacturability, and readiness for volume production

Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team across design, manufacturing, testing, and quality disciplines including succession strategies for growth
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management teams.
Conduct regular technical reviews, coaching sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities to strengthen organizational capability.
Promote safety and customer first mindset and ensure compliance with customer specs, company standards, industry regulations, and engineering best practices.
Drive adoption of advanced engineering tools, simulation technologies, automation, and digital manufacturing practices. Develop long-term strategies for manufacturing & production readiness, proactive supplier capability verification/improvement, and engineering process maturity to support business growth and future product platforms
Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

A four-year degree in Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Working knowledge with manifolds/liquid cooling infrastructure for the data centers and technical know-how of piping design is considered a plus.
Foundational understanding of piping designs, valve selections, welding technology and related hardware is required.
General knowledge of cooling technologies and strategies for piping layouts in the Data Center/ construction or similar environments is essential.
Experience with structural, pipe stress, fluid flow & applicable regulatory spec compliance audits is advantageous.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Teams is essential. Proficiency with CFD/FEA software is a desired
This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.
You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us in creating a better world.
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn for insights into life at Tate. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of post-offer requirements, including a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

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