Manufacturing Engineering Director at Stellar Energy Americas Inc – Jacksonville, Florida

Manufacturing Engineering Director

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt, Salary

Reports to: VP of Manufacturing

Supervisory Responsibility: Manufacturing Engineering Team

Location: Jacksonville, FL

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 Manufacturing Engineering Director is responsible for leading and advancing manufacturing engineering strategies, processes, and technologies to support operational excellence across the organization. This role directs a team of manufacturing engineers, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and establishes best practices that enhance productivity, quality, and safety.This position plays a critical leadership role in developing process standards, evaluating and implementing new technologies, and aligning manufacturing engineering capabilities with business objectives.

Essential Functions

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has direct supervisory responsibility for the Manufacturing Engineering team and is responsible for coaching, development, and performance management.

Work Location

This position will work out of our fabrication facility in Jacksonville, FL. This position is not approved for remote work.

Work Environment

This role operates in both an office and manufacturing environment. Regular time on the production floor is required to support engineering initiatives, process improvements, and operational alignment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee may frequently use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel

Up to 15% travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, including 3+ years in leadership.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s degree, Lean/Six Sigma certification, and experience in heavy manufacturing.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Strong leadership and change management capabilities.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties

Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.