Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary:
- Ensure that the QMS confirms to ISO 9001:2015
- Ensure processes are delivering intended outcomes
- Report to Top Management on the performance of the QMS; on opportunities for improvement; on change requirements; on innovations
- Ensure the promotion of customer focus
- Ensure the integrity of the QMS is maintained
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for leading the design, development, and documentation of low- and medium-voltage switchgear and power distribution systems, while providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, customer requirements, and MCM quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership:
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor for Design Engineers and Engineering Interns.
- Provide guidance on complex design challenges, protection schemes, control circuits, and customer requirements.
- Provide peer reviews of the engineering deliverables of less experienced engineers.
- Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards.
- Support engineering training and knowledge sharing initiatives.
- Assist in developing and maintaining engineering standards, templates, and best practices.
- Advanced Design Engineering
- Lead the design and development of complex electrical switchgear systems including general requirements, elevation and plan views, one-line diagrams, schematics, and control circuits.
- Lead the selection and specification of electrical components and provide guidance on component application, coordination, and compliance with project requirements.
- Create and revise engineering drawings using CAD software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical).
- Ensure designs comply with relevant standards (e.g., IEC, ANSI, UL, IEEE).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical designers, project managers, and manufacturing teams.
- Review and interpret customer specifications and provide technical input during submittal, production, and post-shipment phases.
- Participate in customer technical review meetings and provide engineering expertise during project execution.
- Support resolution of technical issues during manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and post-shipment activities.
- Work Environment:
- Functions with a high degree of autonomy and technical authority. Expected to independently manage complex projects while providing guidance and support to other engineers.
- Typical work week - 40 hrs.
- This is an on-site position unless approval is given by management based on a major life change
- Willingness to work 10% overtime as needed.
- Travel is not required for this position.
Qualifications:
- The successful Senior Design Engineer must:
- Demonstrate advanced technical expertise in switchgear and power distribution system design.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
- Independently manage complex projects with minimal oversight.
- Evaluate technical alternatives and make sound engineering decisions.
- Effectively communicate technical concepts to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and standardization.
- Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and impeccable attention to detail and organizational skills while successfully managing many concurrent projects
- Define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner
- Communicate clearly and effectively
- Read and understand contracts, specifications, technical drawings, procedures, and manuals
- Approach others in a tactful manner, react well under pressure, treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accept responsibility for own action, and follow through on commitments.
- Use strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills through various stages of each project.
- Skills/Knowledge/Traits
- Technical leadership and mentoring ability
- Sound engineering judgment
- Decision-making skills
- Ability to influence without direct authority
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Time management skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Works well under pressure
- Team player
- Experience & Education
- The well-qualified Design Engineer will have:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or related engineering discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in switchgear or power distribution equipment design.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex projects from concept through manufacturing and testing.
- Experience reviewing and approving engineering deliverables.
- Experience mentoring or training engineers.
- Advanced understanding of low- and medium-voltage systems (up to 38kV).
- Advanced understanding of electrical protection and control systems.
- Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and Microsoft software
- Knowledge of relevant electrical standards (IEC, IEEE, UL, NEMA, etc.).
- Hands-on experience in manufacturing, testing, commissioning, or field service of switchgear (preferred).