Liquid Cooling Engineering Manager Outsourced

Solatube; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Wellness program

Job summary

Tate Americas, a key business within Kingspan Data Solutions, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and develop a high-performing team for data center and mission-critical projects in Columbia, MD. The role emphasizes technical oversight, process standardization, and cost‑effective, energy‑efficient solutions.

You will oversee design, testing, and product development activities, ensuring timelines, budgets, and safety standards are met while collaborating with internal teams and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 5–8+ years of relevant engineering experience, including leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of server technology, electrical infrastructure, and cooling systems.
• Experience in manufacturing, data center, or mission critical environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of engineers to achieve performance, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Establish clear goals, priorities, and accountability across the engineering team.
• Drive team performance through coaching, feedback, and resource alignment.
• Ensure consistent application of engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
• Oversee engineering execution across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with specifications, budgets, and timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Liquid Cooling Engineering Manager Outsourced

Job Type: Full Time

Reports to: Liquid Cooling Product Director

Site: Columbia, MD (Hybrid)

About Tate

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.

About the Role

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and developing a high-performing engineering team while ensuring the successful delivery of projects aligned with company objectives. This role provides technical oversight, drives operational efficiency, and supports innovation across product lines within the Data Center and Mission Critical environment. The Engineering Manager ensures engineering standards, processes, and best practices are consistently applied to deliver high-quality, cost effective, and energy‑efficient solutions.

What You’ll Do

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

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of engineers to achieve performance, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Establish clear goals, priorities, and accountability across the engineering team.
• Drive team performance through coaching, feedback, and resource alignment.
• Ensure consistent application of engineering standards, processes, and best practices.

Project Delivery & Technical Oversight

• Oversee engineering execution across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across design, testing, and product development activities.
• Support project planning, including timelines, cost projections, and resource allocation.
• Review construction specifications and provide product recommendations to meet project requirements.
• Oversee product testing and evaluation, including use of CFD or similar engineering tools.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements.

Strategy, Innovation & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders to support project success and innovation.
• Monitor industry trends, technologies, and materials to inform product development and continuous improvement.
• Support research and development initiatives to enhance product offerings and production efficiency.
• Contribute to technical documentation, including whitepapers and product support materials.
• Represent the engineering function in cross‑functional initiatives, client interactions, and vendor engagements.

Additional Expectations

• 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.
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5–8+ years of relevant engineering experience, including leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, data center, or mission critical environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of server technology, electrical infrastructure, and cooling systems.
• Experience with energy efficiency, audits, or optimization preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams).
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience managing or leading teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Competencies:

• Communication Effectiveness – Advanced: Communication is professional, concise, and audience appropriate.
• Planning & Organizing – Advanced: Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• People and Performance Management – Advanced: Provides coaching, feedback, and accountability to support team success.
• Compliance – Advanced: Supports organizational standards and ensures regulatory expectations are met.
• Teamwork Leadership – Advanced: Builds strong working relationships and encourages teamwork.
• Problem Solving – Advanced: Applies critical thinking and sound judgment to resolve challenges effectively.

What You'll Get

• Pay range: 130,000 USD to 160,000 USD/yr.
• Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
• World of WellnessPhilosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well‑being. 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.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: ThroughPlanet Passionatewe are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us, in creating a better world.
• Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
• Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
• Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership and strive for excellence.

Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation 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.

Skills

Leadership and Management Advanced Diligence and Accuracy Advanced Effective Communication Advanced Strategic Thinking Advanced

Preferred

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Behaviors

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred

Leadership and Management Advanced Diligence and Accuracy Advanced Effective Communication Advanced Strategic Thinking Advanced

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Preferred

5-8 years: 5–8+ years of relevant engineering experience, including leadership or supervisory experience Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.