Lead Designer - Heat Trace

Thermon • Houston, TX

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About The Position

In coordination with the PM (when one is assigned), responsible for the completion of the heat tracing systems per customer specifications to successfully ensure customer satisfaction and Thermon profitability. Communicate with the client on all technical matters and commercial matters (if the Lead Designer is also the PM on the project). Manage the engineering hours on the project and effectively generate manpower requirements for the project for an efficient execution. This role will report to the Manager, Engineering and will be based out of 8880 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77061 (Near Hobby Airport).

Requirements

• Ability to work autonomously and drive results, self-driven and motivated.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Superior teamwork skills across a multi-faceted organization.
• Is technically proficient/accomplished in heat tracing design, as well as has an appropriate technical knowledge of Piping & Insulation Systems, Electricity, and P&IDs, governing Codes.
• Able to mentor team members and fuel the desire for technical growth, encourages and acknowledges individual improvement.
• Promotes a healthy open team environment while conveying the serious nature of Thermon business.
• Understands and is able to carry out Project Management tasks if required and possesses the skills of a competent Project Manager.
• Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation and solves problems creatively.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and written to team members, supervisor, and internal/external customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the review of all project specifications and documentation necessary to develop a thorough understanding of the scope of work.
• Responsible for developing the Project Design Criteria (if applicable).
• Responsible for communicating project requirements to the team members, along with expectations on quality, schedule or other restrictions of technical nature.
• Responsible for ensuring that all team members follow the Quality Plan and take corrective actions where deficiencies occur.
• Responsible for leading all technical aspects of the project, including but not limited to project set-up, choice of technical tools to be used in the project, identifying the roles of the team members, appropriately allocating work within the team.
• Responsible for identifying and evaluating scope creep in the project and communicating it to the Project Manager (if different from the Lead Designer).
• Responsible for communicating with the Project Manager (if different from the Lead Designer) the evolving requirements on the schedule, staffing and budget deviations upon discovery.
• Responsible for maintaining the Project Design folder structure.
• Provides input in the development of Global and Regional tools and procedures as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Opportunities for collaboration, mentoring and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree