Senior Manager, Design Engineering

Ermco•Waddell, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Design Engineering is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and manufacturing of three-phase transformers. This senior-level manager leads engineering efforts of junior-level managers and advanced-level individual contributors, contributing to & ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies. The senior-level Engineering Manager plays a critical role in driving the tactical execution of engineering plans, managing cross-functional collaboration, and delivering business results through high quality, custom, and optimized transformer designs. This role will be onsite in Waddell, AZ. Relocation Assistance

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
More than 8 years of experience in distribution transformer design, with experience in managing other leaders and individual contributors.
Experience with three-phase, liquid filled distribution transformers preferred.
Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC, CSA) and regulatory requirements (e.g. DOE) for transformers and related components.
Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional engineering teams and deliver results aligned with business strategy.
Understanding of product optimization in relation to material commodities, regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and industry standards.
Extensive knowledge of engineering design processes, industry standards, and modern manufacturing practices.
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated success in developing and mentoring engineering teams and managers.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a tactical decision-making approach to resolving complex challenges.
Effective communication, listening and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
Experience managing budgets and project resources to ensure successful project delivery.
High level of professionalism, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple teams of engineering professionals, including managers and senior individual contributors.
Oversee the design, development, optimization, and execution of designs for three-phase distribution transformers.
Manage the overall product scope in relation to the production lines assigned to this role.
Drive the tactical execution of engineering strategies, ensuring projects meet quality, cost, and time targets while adhering to company-wide strategic goals.
Provide cross-functional leadership, working closely with sales, supply chain, manufacturing and quality to align engineering initiatives with broader business strategies and customer needs.
Develop and implement engineering strategies that improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product performance and quality across teams and product lines.
Mentor and develop junior managers and senior engineers, foster leadership capabilities and ensuring succession planning within the engineering organization.
Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g. IEEE) and regulatory requirements (e.g. DOE) for transformer and product design within the engineering function.
Manage budgets and resource allocation to ensure projects are completed within financial and resource constraints.
Lead risk management and problem-solving activities, guiding teams through unforeseen challenges to deliver successful project outcomes.
Promote and uphold safety standards within the engineering teams and throughout project execution.
Implement, monitor, and manage performance metrics, ensuring that engineering KPIs align with business objectives and drive measurable success.