Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) · 10 hours ago
Expedite Engineering Manager
Franklin, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years expIndustrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. The Expedite Engineering Manager leads a specialized electrical design team focused on the efficient execution of engineering designs, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of electrical design packages to support reliable project execution.
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Responsibilities
Lead a centralized Expedite Engineering team focused on rapid delivery of electrical design packages
Define, document, and maintain clear technical boundaries, eligibility criteria, and guardrails for expedited engineering offerings
Partner closely with Sales, Applications, and Product teams to support front-end opportunities with fast, repeatable design solutions
Ensure expedited designs meet defined turnaround targets while complying with IEM standards, codes, and certification requirements
Serve as the escalation point for expedited requests that exceed defined criteria, guiding appropriate transition to standard engineering workflows
Directly manage, coach, and mentor Electrical Design Engineers, fostering a culture of urgency, accountability, and technical excellence
Set and manage performance expectations related to speed, quality, communication, and standards adherence
Plan team capacity, skill mix, and coverage to effectively support fluctuating expedite demand
Review and approve expedited engineering deliverables, balancing speed with accuracy and risk management
Enforce strict use of approved standard components, architectures, and design templates to minimize variability and rework
Collaborate with Design Leads to validate technical approaches and refine standards as needed
Coordinate with Program Management, Tools & Systems, and Quality to align expedited workflows with enterprise processes
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for increased standardization, automation, tooling, and scalable front-end engineering practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering for switchgear, power distribution equipment, or similar products
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an engineering leadership, supervisory, or team-lead role
Deep technical knowledge of low- and medium-voltage switchgear systems
Strong understanding of standardization, modular design, and design-to-criteria execution
Working knowledge of NRTL certifications, UL standards, and compliance requirements
Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, particularly with Sales and non-manufacturing stakeholders
Results-driven mindset with comfort operating under aggressive turnaround expectations
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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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clayton Such
Chief Executive Officer
Warren (Jay) Potter
Interim Chief Financial Officer
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