Design Project Manager

Stellar Energy•Jacksonville, FL

1h•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Project Manager plans, organizes, and directs engineering activities to meet project objectives for design, new product development, and improvement of existing product lines. The role oversees engineering activities related to project execution, contract review, design management, and product development across Stellar Energy’s product line. It manages internal and external engineering resources, oversees department workflow, and coordinates communication among customers and engineers so project specifications, budgets, and deadlines are understood and met. The position manages multiple projects, including engineering timelines, schedules, cost projections, technical reviews, design gates, and engineering resource budgets. It ensures designs comply with specifications, codes, and standards; manages technical specifications, procedures, design data, and change and information requests; coordinates with the CPM, vendors, subcontractors, procurement, and other disciplines; and supports continuous improvement of product lines and production efficiency. The role is based at Stellar Energy’s Jacksonville, Florida facilities and is not approved for remote or telecommuting work. It involves primarily office work, with regular trips to the fabrication shop and anticipated travel of 20%.

Requirements

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 work.
Familiarity with ASME B31, NEC, ASHRAE, AHRI, CTI, HI, and various building codes.
Familiarity with the selection and technical requirements of general mechanical equipment, including chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and heat exchangers.
Excellent organizational skills.
Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Leadership, technical capacity, problem-solving and analysis, excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, financial acumen, and excellent computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or business from an accredited university.
Knowledge of 3D CAD software and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage engineering and design activities for project execution, contract review, quality management, and product development across Stellar Energy projects.
Manage internal and external engineering resources and oversee the department’s daily workflow.
Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Facilitate communication between clients or customers and engineers to ensure specifications, budgets, and deadlines are clearly communicated and understood.
Manage multiple projects by creating engineering timelines, schedules, and cost projections; organizing collaborative meetings; and ensuring compliance with specifications, schedules, and budgets.
Review work and projects for technical accuracy.
Establish, implement, and maintain administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
Apply knowledge of trends, developments, technologies, materials, and best practices to improve product lines and production efficiency.
Plan and control costs to meet goals, and manage the engineering manhours budget.
Lead development and design execution of Stellar Energy’s product line, with a focus on the product design phase.
Manage company technical specifications, procedures, and design data.
Maintain effective interfaces with other disciplines.
Ensure designs meet specifications, codes, and standards.
Manage RFIs, ECRs, CORs, and 30-60-90/NPI processes.
Review and approve documents at 30/60/90 design reviews, conduct those reviews, and ensure KPIs are met before each gate review.
Hold NPI gate reviews, including PDR, CDR, and DDR.
Coordinate vendor submittals to CPM and manage engineering subcontractors during the product design phase.
Drive the engineering schedule, coordinate the DPM/CPM schedule, and collaborate with CPM to align deliverables.
Track the latest BOM release to align with procurement purchases.
Participate in ISO 9001 and other audits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options and preventive care covered at 100% in-network.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
401(k) with company match: 100% match up to 3% and 50% match up to 6%.
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage options.
Supplemental 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.
Voluntary legal services and pet insurance.
Competitive PTO plan for exempt and non-exempt employees.