Job Description – Engineering Manager
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Duration of role: Permanent
Number of Position: 1
Reporting to: Design for Manufacturing Manager
Location: Pocahontas, AR
About Us
At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.
Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.
We are excited by potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.
About the Role
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager oversees and coordinates the daily operations of highly skilled engineering staff while ensuring that company objectives and goals are met. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager also assists operators, technicians, design engineers, operations management, and project managers to ensure the timely manufacturing of Tate’s product offerings delivering on Tate’s brand promises. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager also provides guidance on the implementation of best practices to maximize energy efficiency and effectiveness.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and coordinate daily activities of a customer-specific engineering team.
- Provide technical guidance and support to engineers to ensure quality and consistency of deliverables.
- Ensure team adherence to engineering processes, standards, and best practices.
- Support performance, workload balancing, and team efficiency across projects.
- Serve as product owner and/or project engineer across multiple projects.
- Develop project timelines, cost projections, and resource plans.
- Create and review submittals, BOMs, part numbers, manufacturing drawings, and packing plans.
- Utilize 3D modelling tools to maintain customer designs and support project requirements.
- Assist in product testing, validation, and evaluation, including use of FEA tools.
- Provide technical support to end users, architects, engineers, contractors, and distributors.
- Evaluate construction specifications and recommend solutions aligned to project requirements.
- Facilitate communication between engineering, project management, and other stakeholders.
- Support development of technical documentation and whitepapers.
- Stay current on emerging technologies, materials, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.
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.
- 4–7 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting engineering projects, product development, or technical design.
- Knowledge of data center infrastructure, server hardware, and cooling technologies preferred.
- Experience with 3D modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, OnShape) required.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams).
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and influence team performance.
What You'll Get
- Salary range: $130,000 USD to $150,000 USD and is eligible for a discretionary bonus.
- 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:Through Planet Passionate we 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.
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/tate-access-floors/mycompany/verification/) for insights into life at Tate. Join us in our mission to make a difference through exceptional solutions.
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 accommodations 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.
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Required
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Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Preferred
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Problem Solving
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Leadership and Management
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Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
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Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
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Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Equal Opportunity Employer
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