Brunel is partnered with a rapidly growing global technology manufacturer specializing in advanced liquid cooling solutions for AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, enterprise servers, and data centres. We are seeking an Engineering Manager - Technical Cooling Loop (TCL) to oversee technical design ownership across awarded TCS programs.
- Oversee the mechanical design and engineering execution of Technical Coolant System infrastructure packages, ensuring designs meet product development processes and project schedules.
- Lead and develop the TCS engineering organization including Technical Leads, Mechanical Engineers, Designers, BIM resources, and external engineering partners.
- Provide technical guidance to the team in performing thermal analysis, heat transfer simulations, stress analysis, root cause investigations, and materials selection for liquid-cooled solutions.
- Lead design reviews and sign-off, driving design maturity and ensuring engineering documentation is created, released, and complete across awarded TCS programs.
- Manage the team's workload, prioritize tasks, and delegate effectively, while also focusing on building the team's technical knowledge, supporting career growth, and managing performance.
- Develop, refine, and implement engineering processes to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability.
- Coach, train, and guide team members to strengthen technical expertise, support career growth, and build future leaders within the organization.
- Drive a culture of technical excellence, innovation, autonomy, and accountability.
- Create and manage plans for department budgets, the growth of the team, and project execution roadmaps.
- Work closely with business development, professional services, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and program management teams to ensure seamless integration of designs.
- Collaborate and build strong working relationships with key industry partners and critical component vendors to promote a culture of continuous improvement and the adoption of best-in-class technology.
- Participate in internal company-wide efforts with other departments focused on continuous improvement, process development, and the adoption of advanced technology.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering disciplines.
- Minimum of +10 years of relevant experience in related/adjacent industries.
- Demonstratable experience in TCS architecture, hydronic piping systems, valve trains, filtration, expansion systems, leak detection integration, BIM coordination, and installation-ready design packages.
- Direct experience with designing and performing stress analysis of mechanical structures, mounts, and piping assemblies.
- Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure, industrial process systems, HVAC hydronic systems, district energy systems, or liquid cooling systems
- A Master's degree in the relevant thermal or fluid dynamics field.
- Experience with deployment, installation & commissioning of facility piping systems.
- Possess P.Eng designation and in good order.
- Leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
- Impactful collaboration and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to oversee the design of complex mechanical components and assemblies.
- Capacity to manage team workload, prioritize, and delegate tasks.
- Aptitude for building strong relationships with external partners.
- Proven ability to create and manage departmental plans and budgets.