Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) · 9 hours ago
Manager Applications Design Engineering
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expIndustrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. The Manager of Applications Design Engineering will lead a team of Applications Engineers to provide technical support on power, automation, and communication within low and medium voltage switchgear, ensuring high-quality solutions for clients.
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Responsibilities
Directly supervise, mentor, and enable the success of Applications Engineering team members, including goal setting, coaching, and regular performance reviews
Ensure the Applications Engineering team provides timely, high‑quality front‑end internal consulting to the sales department, offering product solutions that meet client technical and commercial needs
Oversee responses to internal inquiries from sales, engineering, production, and field service when existing IEM documentation does not adequately address product capabilities or applications
Monitor team workload and progress, schedule and lead team meetings, provide guidance and direction, and take disciplinary action where required
Foster a collaborative, high‑trust team culture and drive team‑building initiatives across multiple locations
Coordinate with recruiting to interview and select qualified candidates; identify skill gaps within the team and work with management to address them through training, new tools/systems, and/or additional personnel
Oversee pre‑order engineering activities (preliminary drawings, communication diagrams, sequences of operation, and BOMs) for quality, standardization, and on time delivery
Establish and maintain best practices for collaboration between Applications Engineering, Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production, and Sales to ensure clear scopes and smooth project handoffs
Review and approve complex customer plans, specifications, and scopes of work for technical alignment, code compliance, and fit to IEM product offerings
Partner with Product Management and Engineering leadership to feed field insights into product enhancements and new product development
Oversee development and delivery of technical training on IEM products and applications to internal stakeholders and select clients
Ensure adherence to applicable codes and standards (NEC, UL, IEEE) and internal quality requirements in all Applications Engineering deliverables
Define, track, and improve team KPIs (cycle time, quality, rework, internal customer satisfaction) and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Perform other duties as required by business needs and management direction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (BSEE) or related field; advanced degree or MBA is a plus
7+ years of experience in applications, design, or field engineering roles focused on power distribution/switchgear, with at least 2–3 years in technical leadership or people management
Strong technical understanding of three‑phase electric power systems, including distribution, control, protection strategies, rotating machines, and communications (Ethernet, Modbus, IEC 61850)
Hands‑on experience with switchgear design and AutoCAD
Working knowledge of NEC and key UL/IEEE standards (UL 891, 1558, 508A; IEEE C37.x)
Demonstrated ability to build and lead high‑performing technical teams in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment
Proven experience improving processes, standardizing deliverables, and increasing reuse of engineering assets (templates, libraries, tools)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical audiences
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success
Company
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
Industrial Electric Mfg. is an electronic manufacturing company that provides electrical distribution equipment.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Clayton Such
Chief Executive Officer
Warren (Jay) Potter
Interim Chief Financial Officer
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