Vice President of Design Engineering (Power Distribution)

TL;DR

Vice President of Design Engineering (Power Distribution): Leading the Design-to-Order engineering organization to deliver customized switchgear solutions with an accent on operational excellence and strategic leadership. Focus on transforming engineering workflows into standardized, high-fidelity Configure-to-Order solutions and optimizing design cycle times.

Location: Berwick, Pennsylvania, United States

Salary: $250,000 – $305,000 per year

Company

hirify.global (IEM) specializes in delivering world-class electrical distribution systems and customized switchgear solutions for complex power needs.

What you will do

• Provide strategic direction and executive leadership for the Design Engineering organization.
• Oversee the execution of hundreds of concurrent customer projects to ensure on-time delivery and defect-free designs.
• Transform engineering workflows from custom one-off designs to standardized, repeatable high-fidelity solutions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Field Service to ensure designs are scalable and cost-effective.
• Ensure all designs comply with IEEE/ANSI, UL, CSA, NEC, and IEC industry standards.
• Develop and maintain a best-in-class work environment to attract and retain top engineering talent.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering leadership experience in a Power Product Manufacturing Environment.
• Proven experience leading large engineering organizations (100+ engineers) in design-to-order or engineer-to-order environments.
• Deep technical understanding of electrical switchgear design and power distribution systems.
• Track record of modernizing design methods and implementing PLM, CAD, and engineering data management systems.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Berwick, Pennsylvania.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a company with a 75-year legacy of innovation in power systems.
• Collaborative environment focused on tackling complex engineering challenges.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed for long-term success and well-being.