What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Manager position at Koch?
Your Job
As the Design Manager at Masen, you will lead and oversee the engineering design efforts that are critical to the success of our projects from conception through commissioning. This role sets itself apart by offering a unique opportunity to drive innovative design solutions aligned with Masen’s commitment to leverage best in class right-sized solutions. You will work closely with internal and external cross-functional teams, vendors, and partners to ensure designs are robust, reliable, and effective for the wide range of needs we encounter. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your engineering, design, and project leadership directly impacts business success, this role is for you.
Our Team
Masen, a Koch owned and operated industrial data services startup, helps industrial operators implement and manage automated data collection infrastructure. Masen utilizes connected devices (IOT), various communication protocols, service and maintenance and an intuitive visualization platform to generate insights from the most challenging environmental use cases which enable our customers to create competitive advantage and maximize operational efficiency through data driven decisions.
As a new, fast growing, and rapidly evolving company, you will have the unique opportunity to help shape and define Masen from the ground up. And, unlike most startups, Masen has access to some of the best talent and customer insights being embedded in Koch Industries, one of the most stable and respected privately owned companies in the world.
What You Will Do
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
Koch Inc. creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics and many more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs 120,000 employees across the globe.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
As the Design Manager at Masen, you will lead and oversee the engineering design efforts that are critical to the success of our projects from conception through commissioning. This role sets itself apart by offering a unique opportunity to drive innovative design solutions aligned with Masen’s commitment to leverage best in class right-sized solutions. You will work closely with internal and external cross-functional teams, vendors, and partners to ensure designs are robust, reliable, and effective for the wide range of needs we encounter. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your engineering, design, and project leadership directly impacts business success, this role is for you.
Our Team
Masen, a Koch owned and operated industrial data services startup, helps industrial operators implement and manage automated data collection infrastructure. Masen utilizes connected devices (IOT), various communication protocols, service and maintenance and an intuitive visualization platform to generate insights from the most challenging environmental use cases which enable our customers to create competitive advantage and maximize operational efficiency through data driven decisions.
As a new, fast growing, and rapidly evolving company, you will have the unique opportunity to help shape and define Masen from the ground up. And, unlike most startups, Masen has access to some of the best talent and customer insights being embedded in Koch Industries, one of the most stable and respected privately owned companies in the world.
What You Will Do
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
Koch Inc. creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics and many more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs 120,000 employees across the globe.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).