Koch · 4 hours ago
Design Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelKoch is a respected company that operates Masen, an industrial data services startup. As the Design Manager, you will lead engineering design efforts, ensuring alignment with project requirements while collaborating with various teams to drive innovative design solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate all engineering design activities to ensure alignment with project requirements, scope, and schedule
Manage design contractors and internal engineering resources to identify and resolve design deficiencies efficiently
Oversee vendor selection, scope management, and performance to guarantee quality and timely delivery of design services
Facilitate thorough exploration, testing, and vetting of design solutions for feasibility, safety, and cost-effectiveness
Support and occasionally lead project execution by collaborating with installation and commissioning teams to provide technical direction and design updates as needed
Manage design documentation, including drawings and specifications, ensuring accurate field redlines and as-built updates are incorporated
Identify design risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project milestones
Qualification
Required
Experience in engineering design management within large-scale infrastructure, energy, data, or industrial projects
Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary design teams and external design contractors
Experience with design deliverables management, including CAD drawings, specifications, testing and evaluation protocols, and engineering documentation workflows
Familiarity with engineering standards, codes, and regulatory compliance
Working knowledge of typical wireless communication and related power systems (hardwired and independently powered) for Internet of Things (IOT) systems
Experience demonstrating a proactive and resourceful mindset, with flexibility, humility, critical thinking, and adaptability to effectively navigate changing priorities and challenges
Preferred
Experience leading complex projects within an engineering firm or as part of an engineering capability within a large industrial company
Experience working in large industrial manufacturing environments – particularly with Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) teams
Demonstrated success in vendor management and contract negotiation for design services
Working knowledge of project management software and engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, basic software dev tools, etc.)
Exposure to risk assessment and mitigation methodologies in engineering design
Previous leadership experience mentoring engineering staff and fostering team development
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Company
Koch
Based in Wichita, Kansas, Koch is one of the largest private companies in America.
Founded in 1940
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$958.57M2025-03-03Undisclosed· $183.97M
2024-03-08Undisclosed· $76.95M
2023-03-10Private Equity· $148.32M
Leadership Team
Charles Koch
Chairman of the Board & CEO
James Hannan
President and Chief Operating Officer of Koch
Recent News
2025-03-20
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