Introduction

Our client is seeking an experienced engineering leader to oversee and develop a North American engineering organization focused on advanced thermal management and liquid cooling technologies. This role will be responsible for leading engineering capability, driving technical excellence, establishing best practices and processes, and building a team that delivers innovative, high-quality products in a fast-growing technology environment.

What are you going to do 

  • Lead the North American IT Cooling engineering organization responsible for the design of cold plates, cold plate loops, manifolds, and related cooling technologies.
  • Provide functional leadership to engineering managers and technical leaders, ensuring organizational effectiveness and technical excellence.
  • Own engineering resource forecasting, and organizational scaling to support business objectives.
  • Develop, coach, and retain a high-performing engineering team through talent management, performance development, and succession planning.
  • Establish and continuously improve engineering standards, processes, tools, and best practices across the IT Cooling discipline.
  • Partner with the Principal Engineer and the Advanced Technology Group to define technology roadmaps, innovation strategies, and long-term technical direction.
  • Oversee the work of the Technical Solutions Group that is responsible for Technology Development and internal subject matter expert consultancy.
  • Ensure robust technical governance through design reviews, risk management, validation activities, and engineering quality processes.
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Focus Teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Represent the engineering organization in customer engagements, executive reviews, strategic planning, and key technical escalations.
  • Represent our client at industry events by participating in speaking engagement and panel discussions.
  • Participate in corporate strategic planning and yearly budget development. Manage the budget for the department.
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering productivity, capability development, product quality, and organizational performance.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • 12+ years of engineering experience in product development, thermal management, liquid cooling, or related industries.
  • 5+ years of experience leading engineering managers, technical leaders, or multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
  • Strong understanding of cold plate technologies, liquid cooling systems, thermal management, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
  • Proven ability to build, develop, and scale high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience establishing engineering processes, technical standards, design methodologies, and governance frameworks.
  • Strong business and organizational planning skills, including budgeting, workforce planning, and resource management.
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent communication, customer engagement, and executive presentation skills.
  • Strategic thinker with strong technical judgment, risk-based decision-making abilities, and a passion for engineering excellence.

What we offer 

We offer a competitive contractor package and the opportunity to work with industry-leading clients on technically challenging projects. You will gain exposure to diverse project environments while being supported by Brunel's experienced recruitment and workforce solutions team.

Closing: 05 December 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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