Electrical Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineering Manager

S&S Worldwide, Inc, the largest manufacturer of roller coasters and thrill rides, is seeking a full time Electrical Engineering Manager to provide support to the Engineering department.

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a small team of electrical engineers, controls engineers, designers, and drafters in the design, development, and implementation of electrical and control systems for amusement rides and devices. This role provides technical leadership, project oversight, resource planning, and process improvement while ensuring compliance with industry standards, functional safety requirements, and regulatory codes. The Electrical Engineering Manager works closely with his team, project engineers, and the Engineering director to deliver safe, innovative, and reliable ride systems that meet project schedules, budgets, and company objectives.

The Electrical Engineering Manager is expected to maintain technical proficiency and remain actively involved in engineering activities. This role is not solely administrative; the successful candidate will dedicate a meaningful portion of their time to hands-on engineering work while leading and developing the electrical engineering team.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of electrical engineers, controls engineers, designers, and drafters engaged in the design and development of amusement rides and devices.
• Monitor team performance and productivity, implementing improvements through mentoring, training, standardization, software tools, and process enhancements.
• Schedule team workload and adjust priorities as necessary to support project demands and align with the master engineering schedule.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, technical excellence, and collaboration.
• Assist the Engineering Director with departmental budgeting, resource planning, staffing, and workload forecasting.
• Lead by example through active participation in engineering and design activities while balancing management, planning, and supervisory responsibilities.
• Provide technical support and contribute directly to project deliverables, design reviews, engineering calculations, and problem resolution efforts as needed.

Technical Leadership

• Define and oversee the design and engineering of electrical and control systems for new ride and attraction projects.
• Work with Project Engineers and the Engineering Director to establish technical requirements, milestones, and deliverables for projects.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry codes, standards, regulations, and company engineering practices.
• Implement standardized electrical architectures, design practices, and component selection across products to improve reliability, maintainability, and efficiency.
• Promote and enforce the use of functional safety principles and safety-focused design methodologies throughout the engineering process.
• Maintain compliance of the UL508A panel shop through adherence to applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Facilitate the development of complete electrical systems documentation including:
• Functional specifications
• Ride safety analyses and documentation
• Input/Output (I/O) lists
• Electrical schematics
• Hardware design and panel layouts
• Conduit and cable routing requirements
• Factory acceptance test (FAT) procedures and checklists
• Installation and commissioning support documentation
• Ride programming
• Site acceptance test (SAT) procedures and checklists

Project Execution

• Collaborate with engineering management and company leadership to ensure projects are completed on schedule and aligned with company goals.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight throughout design, manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables through the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process.
• Support manufacturing, installation, and field operations through technical problem-solving and design guidance.
• Coordinate with third-party review agencies, inspectors, and certification bodies to facilitate design approval and compliance.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support project design reviews, factory testing, installations, commissioning activities, customer meetings, regulatory reviews, and field troubleshooting.
• Provide on-site engineering leadership and technical support during manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job function. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by S&S Worldwide. The employee must possess the essential knowledge and skills described below.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical and controls system design, with progressive engineering leadership responsibilities.
• Experience managing technical teams and complex engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, PLCs, networking, instrumentation, and electrical power distribution.
• Experience developing electrical schematics, control panel designs, and technical documentation.
• Thorough understanding of electrical codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, including domestic and international travel as required by project and business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the amusement ride, theme park, industrial automation, or special machinery industries.
• Familiarity with ASTM F24 and EN 13814 amusement ride standards and applicable international amusement ride codes.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards and methodologies.
• Experience working with UL508A panel design and manufacturing requirements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience working with third-party review agencies and regulatory authorities.

Key Competencies

• Engineering Leadership
• Project Planning and Resource Management
• Functional Safety Design
• Process Improvement and Standardization
• Technical Decision Making
• Team Development and Mentorship
• Regulatory Compliance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Quality Assurance
• Continuous Improvement