Lead R&D Engineer - Medium Voltage
About the role
Position Summary
The Lead R&D Engineer is responsible for managing group engineers and leading the design and validation of new medium voltage power distribution products. This role includes performing and overseeing complex projects that require extensive 3D modeling and 2D drafting while ensuring design accuracy and alignment with project requirements. The Lead R&D Engineer facilitates the development of innovative products that meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer needs while optimizing performance, manufacturability, and cost. Additionally, the Lead R&D Engineer directly manages engineers and collaborates with the Engineering Manager to proactively identify and address project and personnel challenges, ensuring successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, analysis, and validation of new medium voltage power distribution products, including metal clad and metal enclosed switchgear, and related components.
- Responsible for managing and mentoring engineers and designers, providing career guidance, constructive feedback, tracking project timelines, and ensuring quality and efficiency in deliverables.
- Working closely with the Engineering Manager to identify issues quickly and ensure they are addressed in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Driving group on time performance while minimizing design errors for NPI project deliverables.
- Leading the development of mechanical designs to meet NPI project-specific requirements.
- Conducting peer reviews and providing constructive feedback to team engineers to improve design quality and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Mentoring and supervising group engineers and designers to foster team growth and ensure efficient workflow in a collaborative environment.
New Process Implementation (NPI)
- Ensure NPI projects comply with customer specifications, industry standards, manufacturability, and internal quality benchmarks.
- Track project metrics such as TTM, design errors, and revision cycles to areas for improvement with the engineering manager.
Technical Leadership and Mentorship
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, promoting professional growth.
- Resolve team conflicts to maintain a productive working environment.
- Assist in training team members in best practices for 3D SolidWorks modeling, 2D AutoCAD drafting, and compliance with design standards.
- Provide constructive feedback during peer reviews to improve the team's technical output.
Collaboration and Support
- Facilitate communication between design and manufacturing teams to align processes.
- Establish a feedback loop with manufacturing engineers to optimize designs for manufacturability and to adjust design standards.
- Act as a point of contact for technical inquiries for the operations team.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration across multiple engineering and manufacturing sites to align expectations and processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.