Product Engineering Manager

You will be responsible for planning, leading and coordinating the engineering function to support sales and production teams to ensure timely delivery of complex design engineered-to-order bespoke OEM electro-mechanical HV, MV & LV testing equipment & plant including portable, permanent and trailerised versions to the correct cost, quality and technical specification.

The role will involve daily interaction and key communication with key internal functions, suppliers and customers in the achievement of this goal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide knowledge, technical leadership, and professionalism in the area of electrical and mechanical systems for the purpose of developing power test solutions.
• Manage and coordinate the electrical and mechanical teams responsible for detailed build definition, electrical drawings, technical performance checks and sheet metal programs. Ensure these are delivered in a timely manner to meet the weekly / monthly production needs.
• Manage and coordinate the frontend customer support team which provides applications, technical support, costing guidance and BOM selection or creation.
• Ensure the product build data accuracy is managed via a 3C process and appropriate document control / data release process.
• Manage product enhancements and cost / quality / legislation engineering through the change management process (led by the engineering function).
• Lead & support product field quality investigations as required.
• System integration – ensuring products are designed for manufacture (DFM) and meet the expected performance targets plus outputs.
• Creation of engineering technical specifications and schematics to support sales orders. Support FAT and customer audits technically as and when required.
• Creation of test reports and technical documents to support customer product use as required.
• Coordinate and lead specific customer sales order projects as required.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement to enhance future products by keeping abreast of new and emerging technologies.
• Ongoing system and process improvements to enhance ways of working and drive improved department / business efficiencies.
• Ensure product safety and compliance is achieved re. agreed codes & standards (e.g. CE, UL, CSA).
• Promote and implement the mission, vision, and values of the business.

ABOUT YOU:

• Demonstrated OEM electrical machine design experience - developing and delivering electromechanical products. (Preferably HV, MV & LV circuits linked to load banks, gensets, transformers and / or grid connect power transmission circuits and systems).
• Knowledge of low and medium voltage systems.
• Min. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Masters preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (preferred).
• 10+ years’ professional experience within OEM electrical or mechanical domains.
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols, quality control, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing to UL, CSA, NEC, CE, and other global safety agency requirements.
• Knowledge of 2D & 3D CAD, ERP systems and Microsoft Applications (particularly Excel).
• Strong leadership personality with energy, drive, adaptability and decision-making capability.
• Ability to bring an aligned and best practise experience to allow the continued growth of the engineering team / business.
• Both people and process orientated to help drive and achieve common goals through relationship building and collaboration.
• Creative & flexible personality to manage changing responsibilities and customer requirements.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills required to interface with multiple level internal/external stakeholders, customers and vendors.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical problem-solving skills.