Vice President of Design Engineering
United States
Full-time
1 week ago
$250,000 - $305,000 USD
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringPower Distribution SystemsEngineering LeadershipDesign-to-Order EnvironmentEngineering Design MethodsOperational ImprovementsPLMCADEngineering Data ManagementSoft SkillsLeadership
About this role
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. The Vice President of Design Engineering will lead the Design-to-Order engineering organization, overseeing a team responsible for delivering customized switchgear solutions while ensuring technical excellence and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Design Engineering organization
- Oversee the execution of hundreds of concurrent customer projects
- Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators related to on-time delivery and defect-free designs
- Transform engineering workflows from a custom one-off low-to-mid fidelity design to standardized, repeatable, high-fidelity customer solutions built on Configure-to-Order building blocks
- Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Field Service to ensure designs are manufacturable, serviceable, scalable, and cost-effective
- Provide technical direction and oversight across multiple engineering disciplines
- Provide innovative client-centric solutions within the IEM product portfolio to meet specific customer applications
- Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, including IEEE/ANSI, UL, CSA, NEC, and IEC requirements
- Foster a best-in-class work environment to attract and maintain top talent in the organization
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline required
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering leadership experience in a Power Product Manufacturing Environment
- Proven track record leading large engineering organizations (100+ engineers) in design-to-order or engineer-to-order environments
- Deep understanding of electrical switchgear design, power distribution systems, and applicable industry standards
- Proven track record in modernizing engineering design methods/tools, and transforming an organization in a growth environment
- Demonstrated success in driving operational improvements, reducing design cycle times, and implementing engineering systems and tools. Experience with PLM, CAD, and engineering data management systems
- Master's degree or MBA preferred