Design Services Manager

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Design Services Manager to unlock your ambition and work the future at Aalberts.

As a full-time Design Services Manager at Aalberts IPSA, located in Charlotte, NC, you will support clients to design IPSA brand products and services that meet their desired need. This role plays a key part in supporting clients growing needs leveraging innovation and creativity.

Aalberts is built on entrepreneurship. We believe the more space people are given, the greater their chance of finding brilliant solutions for our customers. That is why we encourage everyone to take ownership, think independently yet work as one team. You are in charge today of what happens tomorrow. For yourself, for the company, and for our planet.

• Prepare piping layout drawings, isometric drawings, spool sheet drawings/cut sheets with complete BOM’s (bill-of-materials), pad and equipment drawings from customer furnished drawings and vendor data in Auto Plant (or other) design modelling software as required.
• Perform checking functions of drawings and bill of materials (plans & sections, isometrics, spool sheets, B.O.M.'s) produced both in-house and by the design team at Apollo.
• Conduct project review, kick-off meetings, maintain customer contact, and other job control functions.
• Coordinate complete project material handling from manufacturing to installation (i.e. bagging & tagging / expediting, fabrication of combination Apollo and welded spools, field logistics, etc.).
• Prepare and coordinate complete BEP (Basic Engineering Package), adhering to established guidelines, for transferring project to Apollo design team.
• Prepare Advanced Bill of Materials and assist the customer service department regarding their content and/or changes to material delivery requirements.
• Assist sales and with presentation of APDS drawing quotes (as required).
• Assist APDS estimating, specification, and software development departments (as required).
• Travel to jobsites to obtain accurate field measurements and interact with customers and Apollo salespeople as required.
• Assist in the training of draftspersons, draftsperson trainees, and interns.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by your manager.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to interface with all levels of management within the company and clients.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, AutoCAD, and (BIM) Building Information Modelling.
• Be able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must have project management skills (i.e. scheduling, budgeting, expediting, material coordination, information organization, customer interface, preparation of drawing issues to customer, etc.).
• Knowledge of piping specification engineering and pipe support experience.
• English language proficiency of at least B1 level where clear communication and basic problem-solving skills are essential.

• Globally renowned company, dedicated to technological innovation and excellence
• Diverse teams of passionate individuals, committed to making a difference
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Think independently yet work as one team
• Be in charge today of what happens tomorrow

We are a company of over 13,000 passionate people spread across 50 countries, working as one to engineer mission-critical technologies, making impact in everyday life. Aalberts IPSA proudly supports eco-friendly buildings to high-tech manufacturing, minuscule microchips to the largest seagoing vessels, and next gen vehicles to lightweight airplanes. Since 1975, we have been at the forefront of where technological innovation truly matters and progress is really made for a clean, smart and responsible future.

• Operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to exchange information with colleagues, customers, and clients.
• Visually perceive and assess information on computer screens and documents.
• Ascend/descend stairs or use elevators in office buildings.
• Maintain concentration and complete tasks in environments with varying noise levels.
• Apply established protocols and make decisions in potentially high-stress situations during vendor interactions.
• Prioritize and manage multiple communication projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Operate standard office equipment and software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, content management systems).
• occasional travel to job sites up to 25% of the time.

Compensation for this salaried role will be determined based on experience and demonstrated alignment of skills through the interview process. The role includes 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off, and a competitive benefits package.

Aalberts IPSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual…