Lead R&D Engineer - MV

Description

• Working closely with the Engineering Manager to identify issues quickly and ensure they are addressed in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Responsible for managing and mentoring engineers and designers, providing career guidance, constructive feedback, tracking project timelines, and ensuring quality and efficiency in deliverables.
• Leading the development of mechanical designs to meet NPI project-specific requirements.
• Establish a feedback loop with manufacturing engineers to optimize designs for manufacturability and to adjust design standards.
• Assist in training team members in best practices for 3D SolidWorks modeling, 2D AutoCAD drafting, and compliance with design standards.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across multiple engineering and manufacturing sites to align expectations and processes.
• Mentoring and supervising group engineers and designers to foster team growth and ensure efficient workflow in a collaborative environment.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
• Lead the design, analysis, and validation of new medium voltage power distribution products, including metal clad and metal enclosed switchgear, and related components.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, promoting professional growth.
• Conducting peer reviews and providing constructive feedback to team engineers to improve design quality and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Facilitate communication between design and manufacturing teams to align processes.
• Act as a point of contact for technical inquiries for the operations team.
• Provide constructive feedback during peer reviews to improve the team's technical output.
• Resolve team conflicts to maintain a productive working environment.
• Track project metrics such as TTM, design errors, and revision cycles to areas for improvement with the engineering manager.
• Ensure NPI projects comply with customer specifications, industry standards, manufacturability, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Driving group on time performance while minimizing design errors for NPI project deliverables.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or a related field within the power distribution industry.
• Experience working in a design-to-order or custom engineering environment is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of leading successful engineering projects and developing new technologies.
• Experience in leadership and mentoring and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with low voltage switchgear, panelboards, utility systems, or the power industry is preferred.
• Proficiency in sheet metal design, including manufacturability and cost optimization.
• Knowledge of IEEE/ANSI C37.20.2, C37.04, C37.06, C37.09; CSA C22.2 No. 31-M89; EEMAC G8-3.2 design guidelines and NFPA70E are desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field, MSME is preferred.
• Experience in medium voltage power distribution systems, including electrical, thermal, and mechanical considerations.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar; CFD (Computer Fluid Dynamics) or Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance