Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Position Type:                   Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Reports to:                        Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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

 In this role, you will operate innovative engineered systems and develop, coordinate, and implement sustainable manufacturing production processes. Your cross-functional team will be focused on delivering quality, safety, and operational efficiency improvements.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures and is the first point of contact for line stoppage. 
• Assists Manufacturing Engineering team with researching and specifying options for equipment. 
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality to resolve production issues. 
• Provide timely resolution of manufacturing process and product design problems, including investigations, statistical studies, and corrective action planning. 
• Create cost-effective and safe manufacturing processes, equipment, and tools to improve manufacturing operations. 
• Design manufacturing flow lines, workstation layouts, and station controls that optimize efficiency, operating costs, and product quality. 
• Uphold manufacturing standards including machine capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, tooling and fixture records, routings, and cycle times. 
• Generate work instructions, job breakdowns, and standardized work to ensure quality at the source meets product and manufacturing specifications given local needs. 
• Serve as a voice of the customer for input for new design development. 
• Partner with on-site EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) to ensure all equipment meets safety regulations compliant with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). 

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

Competencies

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

Supervisory Responsibility
 This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location

This position will work out of our Jacksonville, FL facilities. 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 15% travel for this position. 

Required Education and Experience.

• 2+ years with related experience in a manufacturing environment 

• Degree preferred in Engineering or related technical disciplines 

• Ability to accurately assess manufacturing issues related to process and design 

• Effective communication at multiple levels coupled with ability to build relationships 

• Growth mindset – desire to expand technical skillset 

• Results-driven to maintain accountability and customer-focus 

• CAD Software: SolidWorks/Equivalent, AutoCAD 

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Poke-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping, etc.) 
• Ability to quickly determine root cause utilizing 8D’s and 5 why tools. 
• Ability to quickly assess manufacturing issues related to design and tolerancing. 

• Low/High Voltage knowledge and troubleshooting. 

• PLC programming a plus. 
• PFMEA experience preferred 

• Preferred experience with project management or project launch. 
   

Work Authorization
 Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits SummaryWe 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.