About IEM
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.
Position Summary
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.
Key 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 innovative client-centric solutions within the IEM product portfolio to meet specific customer applications
Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, including IEEE/ANSI, UL, CSA, NEC, and IEC requirements
Foster a best-in-class work environment to attract and maintain top talent in the organization
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 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
Compensation
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 https://www.iemfg.com/careers
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