Engineering Director

Powell Career Site • Canton, OH

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About The Position

Powell Electrical Systems, Inc., a global leader in innovative electrical power distribution solutions for industries including renewables, oil & gas, utilities, and heavy manufacturing, is seeking a dynamic Engineering Director to lead our engineering operations at our North Canton, Ohio facility. As a key member of the leadership team, you will oversee the design, development, and implementation of custom-engineered electrical systems, such as low- and medium-voltage switchgear, motor controls, and automation technologies. This role reports directly to the Plant Manager and plays a pivotal role in driving technical excellence, fostering innovation, and ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety and reliability. Powell is committed to Powered by Safety® and values a collaborative, customer-focused culture where continuous improvement and a 'can-do' attitude propel our success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 15+ years of related engineering experience, including 5 years of relevant leadership experience directing a team of engineers.
• Knowledge of medium and low voltage power distribution equipment and associated controls/data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEC and other industry applicable standards and codes.
• Knowledge of DC traction power equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of power system analysis and associated calculations.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering license
• Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and engineering resource input to new business proposals/opportunities.
• Manages overall electrical and mechanical engineering commitments to meet critical customer deadlines.
• Ensure that proper records and other documentation are maintained.
• Electrical engineering subject matter expertise to assigned clients and advise other internal groups.
• Technical interface to customers during the execution phase of projects.
• Direct various project related design tests and analyzes and documents results.
• Recommends major changes in procedures or objectives.
• Administer and review engineering or related work provided by outside consultants.
• Determine if methods, procedures, and results developed by outside consultants are analytically sound.
• Leads engineering review of customer technical specifications and the translation of specifications into safe, high quality, compliant equipment/systems.
• Consult or negotiate with customers to finalize engineering project specifications.
• Present engineering plans and progress status updates to project stakeholders and financiers.
• Review and approve proposed engineering designs and subsequent product and process enhancements or changes.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Implement approved engineering budgets and monitor actual expenses to ensure they fall within budgets.
• Negotiate favorable terms with 3rd party engineering suppliers and monitor and manage supplier performance.
• Perform administrative and oversight functions in approving proposals, expenditure and enforcing policies.
• Establishing goals, objectives and priorities of engineering staff.
• Monitoring performance to those goals and providing feedback to the employee and management.
• Drive quality and accountability within the Engineering Department.
• Lead interface from Engineering Department with all other areas of the business.
• Lead engineering effort in the resolution of technical issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees