Vice President of Design Engineering

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Lead Design Engineering at IEM, managing a team of engineers for customized switchgear solutions. Focus on operational excellence and strategic direction within the company.

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; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
  • 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.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success.