Electrical Design Engineering Manager

Electrical Design Engineering ManagerJacksonville, Florida, United StatesAt IEM, we're not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we're shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world's most dynamic markets.Location: Jacksonville FLReports To: Director of Electrical DesignPosition Summary:Responsible for the Electrical Design Engineering team based in Jacksonville, FL driving excellence in the development of custom electrical switchgear solutions. This role is responsible in bridging design and manufacturing, ensuring that engineering outputs—primarily dual-purpose customer submittal and production drawings—meet the needs of our local manufacturing facilities.Key Responsibilities:Drives continuous improvement culture, driving up quality of engineering and product deliverablesAssigns customer orders to engineering staff; works closely with engineers to ensure they are meeting deadlines and communicating delays.Reviews drawings and BOM to be built at the local manufacturing facility to ensure they are complete, accurate and contain all necessary information.Takes accountability for the performance of all design engineers. Instills and encourages a sense of personal and professional accountability in engineering staff.Provides instruction, training, coaching and mentorship for design engineers.Ensures engineers are following IEM processes and applying standard components/designs whenever possible.Works with the director of engineering and local management to promptly address staff or process deficiencies.Helps facilitate factory tours, witness tests, and technical meetings.Supports high level testing of IEM products and systems in the local test facilityRoutinely walks the factory floors at local plants to work with production teams and inspect equipment in progress. Follow up with necessary parties as needed.Travel to customer sites or other IEM facilities occasionally for engineering surveys, training, engineering department meetings, technical project meetings, or other project related business. Travel should not exceed 15%.Qualifications:Four year college degree in Electrical EngineeringAt least 5 years of experience in design engineering related to switchgear, power generation equipment, custom control systems or similarAt least 2 years of experience in a leadership role providing mentorship to design engineers.LeadershipStrong Technical CapabilityPower engineering as it relates to LV and MV switchgear from 120V to 38kVDesign of custom control systems with automation elements within power productsUnderstanding NRTL certifications and UL listingsFunctional testingWhy Join IEMAt IEM, you'll join a team that powers some of the world's most ambitious projects. We're engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.