Overview

Job Summary: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

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

 

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Job LocationsUS-AZ-Waddell