Design Manager, Mechanical

What to Expect

Design Manager with a mechanical background for manufacturing infrastructure in Lathrop. You will manage the full design lifecycle of assigned projects, concept through IFC, including consultant/EOR management, design packages, permitting, and coordination across disciplines and stakeholders (manufacturing, construction, EHS, and other engineering teams). A mechanical background is required (HVAC, hydronics / CHW-PCW-CDA, process piping, mechanical yards, AHUs, and equipment utilities); you will still own the overall project design, not mechanical scope alone. You will own small-to-medium projects end-to-end, including cost, schedule, and deliverables. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to drive multi-disciplinary work under tight timelines. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.

What You’ll Do

• Own the full design lifecycle of assigned small-to-medium projects from concept through IFC
• Organize and manage design reviews, packages, and deliverables (SOW, kickoff, 30/60/90%, IFP, IFC)
• Drive internal engineering resources and external EORs/consultants; review packages for Tesla standards, constructability, and schedule
• Coordinate across mechanical, structural, electrical, process, construction, and manufacturing stakeholders
• Take packages through permitting with the City of Lathrop and other AHJs, including comment closeout
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and field issues during construction
• Translate manufacturing and process (EQM) requirements into clear design scope
• Track schedule, consultant deliverables, and resource gaps; flag issues early

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional experience on industrial or manufacturing infrastructure / MEP projects, with a mechanical systems focus
• Working knowledge of all engineering disciplines, with a proven ability to coordinate engineering resources to deliver IFP and IFC packages
• Ability to coordinate multiple disciplines and stakeholders without direct authority
• AHJ / permit experience preferred
• Strong communication and documentation skills; organized; works well in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Familiarity with Bluebeam and CAD/Revit to review drawings and packages. BIM coordination a plus
• On site 5 days a week in Lathrop, CA