Order Engineering Manager

Siemens•Pendergrass, GA

2d•$122,951 - $210,773•Onsite

About The Position

As an Order Engineering Manager, you will lead the engineering team responsible for translating customer requirements into accurate, manufacturable, and cost-effective product designs. This role is responsible for managing order engineering activities from project handoff through production release, ensuring technical accuracy, on-time execution, and alignment with customer specifications, Siemens standards, and manufacturing capabilities. You will play a critical role in supporting customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and the successful ramp-up of the Pendergrass facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
8+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or electrical products environment.
3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams and engineering execution processes.
Experience interpreting customer specifications, engineering drawings, technical requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
Experience with engineering design, product configuration, and order execution processes.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and driving operational improvements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership capabilities.
Proficiency with ERP systems, engineering systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience with busway, busplug, switchgear, power distribution equipment, electrical infrastructure products, or related industries.
Experience supporting manufacturing start-ups, facility expansions, or significant production ramp-ups.
Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, NEC requirements, UL standards, and industry codes.
Experience with SAP, Teamcenter, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, EPLAN, or similar engineering systems.
Experience managing engineer-to-order (ETO), configure-to-order (CTO), or make-to-order manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Lean Engineering, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience driving engineering automation, standardization, and digitization initiatives.
Proven success improving engineering productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Certified Manager of Engineering (CME) or equivalent leadership certification

Responsibilities

Leading and developing a team of order engineers responsible for configuring and designing busway and busplug solutions based on customer requirements and project specifications.
Managing the order engineering workflow to ensure accurate and timely release of manufacturing documentation, bills of material, drawings, and engineering changes.
Providing technical leadership and guidance on product applications, specifications, standards, and design requirements.
Driving engineering execution to meet customer commitments, business objectives, and production schedules.
Collaborating closely with sales, project management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and product engineering teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment.
Reviewing customer specifications, drawings, and project documentation to ensure compliance with product capabilities, codes, and standards.
Leading resolution of technical issues, engineering clarifications, and customer design inquiries.
Supporting new product introductions, product updates, value engineering initiatives, and design standardization efforts.
Identifying opportunities to improve engineering processes, automation, and productivity through continuous improvement initiatives.
Managing engineering performance metrics including on-time engineering release, engineering quality, throughput, and customer responsiveness.
Supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring engineering documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with production requirements.
Driving effective change management processes and ensuring engineering changes are properly documented and communicated.
Recruiting, developing, coaching, and retaining a high-performing engineering team.
Promoting a culture of safety, quality, accountability, innovation, and teamwork throughout the organization.