Design Engineering Manager

Siemens; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 84,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Smart Infrastructure in Wendell, NC is seeking a Design Engineering Manager to lead the Protection & Automation Panels engineering team. You will convert customer PDFs, schematics, and layouts into manufacturing-ready packages, drive digital twin adoption, and govern part libraries to improve quality and cycle time.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical credibility, team coaching, and building standardized processes with manufacturing and quality teams to prevent defects and enable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in panel/equipment engineering with ownership of production-deliverable designs.
• 2+ years leading a team or coaching engineers.
• Experience turning customer PDFs/schematics into manufacturing packages (drawings, BOMs, wiring docs).
• Proficiency with CAD tools and document control; capable of standardization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineering package development for UL508A subset panels.
• Establish and scale 3D digital twin standards for panel integration.
• Enable wire-length automation outputs to reduce shop-floor ambiguity.
• Own part library governance to improve design reuse and cost control.
• Build and implement engineering processes, training, and standard work.
• Develop and coach a high-performing team with strong mentorship.

Skills

Leadership

CAD proficiency

Documentation control

Digital twin awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

TC

SAP

Job description

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:

Siemens is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability, and internationality.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Electrification & Automation (EA) business unit is headquartered in Wendell, NC. The EA Business Unit has a diverse portfolio of products, including, but not limited to, low-voltage MCC, CMR fuse saver, MV switchgear, MV circuit breakers, and metering, power monitoring, power quality, and protective relay maintenance and systems of a standard nature.

We are looking for a Design Engineering Manager . This position will be based in Wendell, NC. Relocation assistance is available.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is seeking a Design Engineering Manager for our Protection & Automation Panels manufacturing business in Wendell, NC, with a focus on UL508A subset panel applications. In this role, you will lead a growing engineering team that converts customer documentation (PDFs, one-lines, schematics, and layouts) into manufacturing-ready engineering packages, enabling high-quality, repeatable production. You will drive adoption of 3D digital twin practices, enable wire-length automation outputs for production efficiency, and govern part library standards to improve engineering-to-manufacturing flow, quality, and cycle time—while building the training and processes needed to become best-in-class.

You’llmake an impact by:

• Leading the end-to-end engineering package development for Protection & Automation panels (UL508A subset), translating customer PDFs/schematics into complete, error-resistant manufacturing deliverables (BOMs, drawings, wiring documentation, routings/work instructions) that enable right-first-time builds.
• Establishing and scaling 3D digital twin standards for panel mechanical/electrical integration, ensuring designs are manufacturable, serviceable, and consistent across projects while supporting faster change incorporation and lessons learned.
• Enabling wire-length automation outputs (cut lists, routing assumptions, harness/wire documentation, and data outputs to downstream tools/processes) to reduce shop-floor ambiguity, improve labor predictability, and increase throughput.
• Owning part library governance (attributes, approved alternates, footprints/models, naming conventions, revision control, and obsolescence/standardization strategy) to improve design reuse, cost control, and supply-chain resilience.
• Building best-in-class engineering processes and training, including onboarding paths, design reviews, standard work, checklists, and continuous improvement loops with manufacturing and quality to prevent recurrence of defects.
• Developing and coaching a high-performing team (prioritization, workload management, technical mentorship, cross-functional escalation) while maintaining hands-on technical credibility and driving a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related) or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in panel/equipment engineering or a closely related manufacturing engineering environment, with demonstrated ownership of design deliverables used in production.
• 2+ years of people leadership (or strong team-lead experience) with ability to coach, develop, and scale engineering capability.
• Experience converting customer documentation (PDFs/schematics/one-lines) into manufacturing-ready engineering packages (drawings, BOMs, wiring documentation, and shop deliverables).
• Proficiency with CAD tools (2D and/or 3D) and disciplined document control practices; comfortable driving standardization and reuse.
• Siemens NX and TC experience for digital twin approach.
• Working knowledge of BOM structures and ERP/MRP processes (SAP or similar) to ensure accurate material definitions and change control.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with UL508A (subset) requirements as applied to industrial control/panel builds (documentation rigor, labeling, component selection discipline).
• Experience implementing or governing libraries/standards (parts, CAD models, templates, naming conventions, revisioning) in a high-mix engineered-to-order environment.
• Demonstrated success driving engineering-to-manufacturing process transformation (standard work, checklists, design reviews, training systems, continuous improvement cadence).
• Exposure to digital twin / model-based practices and creating structured data outputs that downstream production teams can reliably execute (e.g., wire cut lists, routing outputs, or work-instruction automation).

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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