Senior Design Engineering Manager

Position

Senior Design Engineering Manager – Power Partners

Power Partners is a leading U.S. manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions serving electric utilities, OEMs, and industrial customers across North America.

ERMCO (Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc.) is a leading U.S. manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions serving electric utilities, OEMs, and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee, ERMCO delivers reliable, high‑quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities every day.

The Senior Design Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, development, optimization, and manufacturing of single‑phase and three‑phase distribution transformers across multiple teams, plant locations, and functions. The role leads engineering efforts through M2‑M3 managers and advanced‑level (P3 & above) individual contributors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies. The Senior Design 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, highly optimized, high‑volume designs.

• Lead and manage multiple teams of engineering professionals, including managers and senior individual contributors.
• Oversee the design, development, optimization, and execution of designs for single‑phase and three‑phase distribution transformers.
• Own product scope in relation to the production lines assigned to this role.
• Provide cross‑functional leadership, working closely with supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and sales to align engineering initiatives with broader business strategies and customer needs.
• Mentor and develop M2‑M3 managers and senior engineers, fostering 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.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation to ensure projects are completed within financial and resource constraints.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• More than 15 years of experience in distribution transformer design, with experience managing other leaders (M2‑M3) and successfully delivering complex projects. At least 10 years of managing a cross‑functional design engineering team preferred.
• Experience working in a high‑volume distribution transformer manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of product optimization in relation to material commodities, regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and industry standards.
• Experience designing to IEEE distribution transformer standards. Involvement with IEEE Transformer Standards Committee a plus.
• Experience designing to ensure compliance with DOE regulatory requirements and submittal process.
• Previous experience working with amorphous core steel and successful implementation of the material through both industry‑defined testing (e.g., Short‑Circuit, Heat Rise, and Sound Level) and into a commercially feasible product offering.
• Familiarity with CPQ process in relation to the design process of distribution transformers. Direct knowledge of INFOR business system ideal.
• 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.

Seniority level:
Director

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Information Technology

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