Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Stellar Energy; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health Savings Account with company

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and AD&D

Disability coverage

Wellness programs

Virtual healthcare options

Voluntary benefits including legal and

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Stellar Energy is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to help bring modular cooling technology to market and optimize current production. This role emphasizes lean principles, cross-functional collaboration, and safer, more efficient plant operations in Jacksonville, FL or Fort Worth, TX.

You will lead process development, design work cells and layouts, and mentor teammates, while supporting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Some travel up to 20% is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and process improvement practices.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate across teams.
• CAD software: SolidWorks or equivalent; AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and improvement of manufacturing processes for Modular cooling products.
• Design and implement gauging, material handling, work cells, and plant layouts.
• Lead or support complex manufacturing and process improvement projects.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes to improve performance and reliability.
• Analyze SPC data and implement process changes as needed.
• Manage equipment, supplier, and service contracts onsite.
• Prepare cost estimates, quotations, and capital justifications for improvements.
• Support asset care, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop PFMEAs, method sheets, MES, and equipment programming files.
• Investigate ergonomic, safety, quality, and process concerns.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align with standards and customer expectations.
• Mentor and train team members to foster safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD: SolidWorks/AutoCAD

Troubleshooting

Statistical process control (SPC)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: Jacksonville, FL or Fort Worth, TX

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 Senior Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in bringing new Modular cooling technology to market while improving existing manufacturing processes. This position focuses on driving continuous improvement through lean principles to achieve safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity goals. The role partners cross-functionally to develop efficient manufacturing methods, support new product introductions, and improve plant operations.

Essential Functions

• Lead the development and improvement of manufacturing processes for Modular cooling products
• Design and implement process gauging, material handling systems, work cells, and plant layouts
• Lead or support complex manufacturing and process improvement projects
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and processes to improve performance and reliability
• Analyze statistical process control data and implement process changes as needed
• Manage equipment, supplier, and service contracts, including contractor coordination onsite
• Prepare cost estimates, quotations, and capital justifications for process improvements and new product introductions
• Support asset care, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, method sheets, manufacturing execution systems, and equipment programming files
• Investigate and resolve ergonomic, safety, quality, and manufacturing process concerns
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company standards and customer expectations
• Mentor and train team members while supporting a culture of safety and continuous improvement

• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Technical Aptitude.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Planning and organizing.
• Decision Making.
• Communication.
• Initiative and Self-Motivation

Work Location

This position will work out of our facilities in Jacksonville, FL or Fort Worth, TX. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel

Anticipated up to 20% travel for this position. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary.

Required Education and Experience.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience with mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, process improvement, and manufacturing best practices
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively across teams
• CAD Software: SolidWorks/Equivalent, AutoCAD

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits Summary

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

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

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.