R&D Manager - Power Distribution

$125,000 - $155,000/Yr

The New Iem - Portland, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Portland, OR

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The R&D Manager for Power Distribution oversees the research and development efforts related to IEM's Low Voltage product portfolio. This role involves leading a team of engineers in the design and development of new products, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and managing the new product development process from conception to prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a team of R&D engineers to expand and expedite the New Product Development Design Process.
• Foster a culture of ownership over assigned tasks and products.
• Conduct research to aid in the development of new products best suited for the markets IEM serves.
• Initiate projects as directed by the steering committee and identify potential blockers to timely success.
• Assign orders to maximize efficiency and output of the team.
• Communicate project timelines to Project Management.
• Track projects through scoping, design, and prototyping stages.
• Ensure design deliverables are met on schedule.
• Ensure that mechanical designers understand tooling required to fabricate parts and work closely with manufacturing engineering teams.
• Ensure that all designers are following documented industry-standard design processes and create drafts to fill any gaps for approval by stakeholders.
• Review, redline, and advise on the team's design deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Attend regular meetings with UL and other NRTLs.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in design engineering related to switchgear, power generation equipment, custom control systems, or similar.
• At least 3 years of experience in Engineering Management with direct supervision of engineers.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with NRTL certifications and UL listings.
• Understanding of design testing requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $125,000 - $155,000 per year.
• Full-time remote work options.