About Qnis
Over the course of the past 12 years, Qnis has evolved into a leading supplier for highprofile projects across Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe. Recognised for our unwavering dedication to delivering superior products and services, Qnis stands out as the preferred supplier for numerous critical Data Centre initiatives. As part of the Kingspan Group, a global plc, the Data Solutions division has been recognised worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data centre infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors for over 60 years.
With revenues of over $500m and growing, Kingspan Data Solutions plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering, working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner. Our highly skilled team remains focused on meeting the exacting requirements of our clients, offering tailored solutions that contribute to value engineering and the efficient execution of offsite assembly construction. At the core of our operations is an unyielding commitment to innovation, guided by insights from our customers and market trends. Our ongoing research and design efforts position us to not only meet the current needs of our clients but also to anticipate and surpass expectations in the future.
About the role
With a strong Data Centre project pipeline and continued expansion of our product offerings and markets, we are seeking an AHU Product Manager / Engineer to join our team on a fulltime basis. This is a great opportunity for a person with manufacturing or product engineering experience related to building services, HVAC or data centre construction. Based in our Dublin office with some requirements to travel. This is a unique opportunity to join a market leading pioneer in their field with unrivalled access to worldclass projects and genuine prospects of further career advancement as the company expands. The successful candidate would ideally have an appetite for career progression to a more senior role which would involve resourcing, hiring new team members and management.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Working closely with senior management team you will be required to administer and coordinate a portfolio of Air handling Units products and initiatives.
* The ability to develop and manage a detailed project delivery schedule and work plan.
* Develop product initiatives that are strategically prioritised based on business impact, customer value and resource availability.
* Liaise between clients and manufacturing which will involve occasional visits to our manufacturing facilities and client sites.
* Assist in identifying emerging trends, assess the competitive landscape, understand customer needs, and preferences to inform product decisions and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
* Product feasibility studies and engineering input into new product development, testing and certification.
* Communicate the overall product strategy, roadmap, timeline for delivery, expected outcomes and progress updates to internal stakeholders and senior leadership regularly to ensure alignment and support for product initiatives
* Drive sustainability and compliance using low carbon, ecofriendly materials, assist with the establishment of a diverse and robust supply chain and energyefficient manufacturing processes.
* Ensure quality control procedures are implemented.
* Ensuring the product and project's compliance with the applicable regulations, codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications, while addressing the specific needs of global customers and markets.
* Managing and controlling product drawings, documents and project scope.
* Site surveys, resource forecasting and budgeting input.
* Assisting with technical submittals following detailed project approval processes.
Identify, create and define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of product initiatives.
Requirements
* Proven experience with Air handling Unit design, selection and manufacturing.
* 3rd level engineering degree (mechanical / building services / electrical).
* Selfmotivated you will be required to work on your own initiative to solve problems and suggest solutions.
* A technical and analytical mindset is required with a strong focus on integrating user insights into product development and solving realworld problems with a deep empathy for customer needs.
* A willingness to travel occasionally as needed (mostly in Europe).
* Experience in manufacturing or product development in building services, HVAC or data centre industry preferred.
* PC literate and MS Office proficient to log and report site visits.
* Familiar with reviewing CAD, BIM / Revit / Solid works preferred.
* Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timelines.
* Valid EU working visa required.
* An ability to manage expectations and to communicate technical information.
* An understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, revenue forecasting and ROI analysis and strategic prioritisation to maximise profitability and growth.
* An Understanding of product architecture, development processes and the ability to work effectively with design, engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure technical feasibility and scalability.
* The ability to identify opportunities for differentiation and market leadership with an appetite to explore new ideas and experimentation.
* Skilled at working across teams (e.g. engineering, operations, marketing, sales) to align efforts and builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Qnis is an equalopportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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