Vice President Of Design Engineering Surrey Halifax Regional Municipality

The Vice President of Design Engineering will lead IEM’s Design-to-Order engineering organization, overseeing a growing team of electrical and mechanical engineers responsible for delivering customized switchgear solutions to exacting customer specifications. This executive role requires a strategic engineering leader with an operational mindset who can balance technical excellence and on‑time delivery, while driving continuous improvement. Responsibilities

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 Provide cutting‑edge client‑centric solutions within the IEM product portfolio to meet specific customer applications Qualifications

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 Workplace 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 workplace 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 Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive advantages package designed to support our employees’ well‑being, growth, and long‑term success.

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