Design Manager

Champion Integrated Building Solutions•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Design Manager leads engineering and design activities for Champion Integrated Building Solutions (CIBS), ensuring drawings, electrical systems, and deliverables meet project requirements, applicable standards, and manufacturing needs. The position oversees the engineering team, provides technical direction, and coordinates with other departments to support successful project execution. It is responsible for engineering quality, technical accuracy, resource planning, and the continued development of the engineering function. The role includes leading and developing the engineering team; overseeing electrical system design, including power distribution, switchgear, and control panels; reviewing and approving engineering deliverables; coordinating with project, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and engineering teams; providing technical leadership; managing engineering workloads and schedules; and improving engineering processes and quality controls. The position supports compliance with the company's ISO 9001:2015-certified Quality Management System. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility in start and end times based on position, department, and operational needs. Work involves prolonged sitting and computer use, occasional standing and walking in office and manufacturing areas, and possible access to production areas. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required in designated areas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an engineering-related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, electrical system design, or related industrial electrical applications.
Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution, single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, equipment specifications, and applicable electrical codes and standards.
Ability to lead technical personnel, evaluate engineering decisions, communicate technical requirements, resolve complex problems, coordinate across departments, and manage competing project priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading electrical engineering teams and working with power distribution equipment, switchgear, control panels, or engineered-to-order electrical systems.
Experience with electrical design software, engineering calculations, and manufacturing-focused electrical design.
Experience developing engineering processes and mentoring technical staff.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the engineering team by assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing performance, mentoring employees, and supporting technical development.
Oversee design and development of electrical systems, including power distribution, switchgear, control panels, and related equipment, ensuring designs meet project specifications, customer requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
Review and approve electrical engineering deliverables, including single-line diagrams, schematics, equipment specifications, calculations, drawings, and technical documentation, for accuracy, completeness, and manufacturability.
Coordinate with Project Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues, manage engineering changes, and support project schedules and deliverables.
Provide technical leadership in evaluating design challenges, equipment selections, system integration, and engineering decisions affecting safety, quality, cost, and project performance.
Manage engineering workloads, resource allocation, design schedules, and technical priorities to ensure timely completion of deliverables across multiple projects.
Establish and improve electrical engineering processes, design standards, documentation practices, and quality controls to support consistency, efficiency, and compliance with the company's ISO 9001:2015-certified Quality Management System.