Vice President of Design Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering leadership experience in a Power Product Manufacturing Environment

Proven track record leading large engineering organizations (100+ engineers) in design-to-order or engineer-to-order environments

Deep understanding of electrical switchgear design, power distribution systems, and applicable industry standards

Proven track record in modernizing engineering design methods/tools, and transforming an organization in a growth environment

Demonstrated success in driving operational improvements, reducing design cycle times, and implementing engineering systems and tools. Experience with PLM, CAD, and engineering data management systems

The salary range for this role is $250,000 – $305,000 per year, based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Why Join IEM

At 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.

Learn more about IEM at

https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at

Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Design Engineering organization

Oversee the execution of hundreds of concurrent customer projects

Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators related to on-time delivery and defect-free designs

Transform engineering workflows from a custom one-off low-to-mid fidelity design to standardized, repeatable, high-fidelity customer solutions built on Configure-to-Order building blocks

Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Field Service to ensure designs are manufacturable, serviceable, scalable, and cost-effective

Provide technical direction and oversight across multiple engineering disciplines