Vice President of Design Engineering

Industrial Electric Manufacturing

12d • $250,000 - $305,000

About The Position

The Vice President of Design Engineering will lead IEM’s Design-to-Order engineering organization, overseeing a growing team of electrical and mechanical engineers responsible for delivering customized switchgear solutions to exacting customer specifications. This executive role requires a strategic engineering leader with an operational mindset who can balance technical excellence and on-time delivery, while driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering leadership experience in a Power Product Manufacturing Environment
• Proven track record leading large engineering organizations (100+ engineers) in design-to-order or engineer-to-order environments
• Deep understanding of electrical switchgear design, power distribution systems, and applicable industry standards
• Proven track record in modernizing engineering design methods/tools, and transforming an organization in a growth environment
• Demonstrated success in driving operational improvements, reducing design cycle times, and implementing engineering systems and tools. Experience with PLM, CAD, and engineering data management systems

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Design Engineering organization
• Oversee the execution of hundreds of concurrent customer projects
• Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators related to on-time delivery and defect-free designs
• Transform engineering workflows from a custom one-off low-to-mid fidelity design to standardized, repeatable, high-fidelity customer solutions built on Configure-to-Order building blocks
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Field Service to ensure designs are manufacturable, serviceable, scalable, and cost-effective
• Provide technical direction and oversight across multiple engineering disciplines
• Provide innovative client-centric solutions within the IEM product portfolio to meet specific customer applications
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, including IEEE/ANSI, UL, CSA, NEC, and IEC requirements
• Foster a best-in-class work environment to attract and maintain top talent in the organization

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive