Research and Development Manager

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 $600m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering 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 to potentially welcome you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

This role is designed for an ambitious engineering leader with deep expertise in thermal systems and a proven ability to take on increasing responsibility over time. You will play a pivotal role in developing next‑generation cooling solutions for data centers, applying your technical and leadership skills to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. In addition, you will actively contribute to defining the R&D roadmap, shaping the department’s growth, and ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi‑disciplinary R&D team (mechanical, structural, and thermal engineers).
• Define the R&D roadmap in alignment with business strategy and market trends.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performance engineering culture focused on innovation, quality, and manufacturability.
• Oversee project prioritization, resource allocation, and technical decision‑making.
• Represent R&D in executive discussions, customer meetings, and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Lead the design, modeling, and testing of liquid cooling manifolds, air handling units (AHUs), and other thermal management systems.
• Utilize simulation tools, such as CFD and FEA, to optimize airflow, heat transfer, and overall system efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with structural engineers and manufacturing teams to integrate thermal systems into modular steel assemblies.
• Support customer‑specific product development and prototype validation efforts.
• Contribute to shaping the research and development strategy, priorities, and ways of working as the department expands.

• Take initiative and actively influence the technical and strategic direction of projects.
• Effectively bridge the gap between design, prototyping, and production phases.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Maintain a proactive, collaborative, and commercially aware approach in all activities.

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal or Heat Transfer Engineering, or a related discipline; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Between seven and twelve years of experience in designing thermal management systems, including liquid cooling, HVAC/AHU, heat exchangers, or related areas.
• Demonstrated success leading multi‑disciplinary teams and delivering complex engineered products.
• Strong expertise in CFD and/or FEA, with proficiency in tools such as Ansys, Fluent, or Star‑CCM+.
• Experience in data center cooling, electronics cooling, or HVAC industries is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication abilities with the capacity to engage diverse stakeholders.

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