Design Manager

Champion Integrated Building Solutions LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Champion Integrated Building Solutions LLC in Houston seeks a Design Manager to lead the engineering and design of electrical systems. You will guide the engineering team, ensure compliance with codes, and coordinate with multiple departments to deliver high-quality, manufacturable designs.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, process improvement, and strong collaboration across Project Management, Manufacturing, and Quality to meet project goals and standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in engineering, electrical system design, or related industrial electrical applications.
• Experience leading electrical engineering teams and working with power distribution equipment, switchgear, control panels, or engineered-to-order electrical systems preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
• PE license preferred; strong leadership and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team, including assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing performance, mentoring employees, and supporting technical development.
• Oversee design and development of electrical systems, including power distribution, switchgear, control panels, and related equipment, ensuring standards and customer requirements are met.
• Review and approve electrical deliverables (SLDs, schematics, equipment specs, calculations, drawings, documentation) for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and other engineering disciplines to resolve issues and support schedules.
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating design challenges, equipment selections, and system integration affecting safety, cost, and performance.
• Manage workloads, resources, schedules, and priorities to ensure timely deliverables across projects.
• Establish and improve electrical engineering processes, standards, documentation, and quality controls aligned with ISO 9001:2015.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Power distribution

Mentoring

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Design Manager leads engineering and design activities for Champion Integrated Building Solutions (CIBS), ensuring drawings, electrical systems, deliverables meet project requirements, applicable standards, and manufacturing needs. This position oversees the engineering team, provides technical direction, and coordinates with other departments to support successful project execution. The role is responsible for engineering quality, technical accuracy, resource planning, and the continued development of the engineering function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the engineering team, including assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing performance, mentoring employees, and supporting technical development.
• Oversee the design and development of electrical systems, including power distribution, switchgear, control panels, and related equipment, ensuring designs meet project specifications, customer requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
• Review and approve electrical engineering deliverables, including single-line diagrams, schematics, equipment specifications, calculations, drawings, and technical documentation, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and manufacturability.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues, manage engineering changes, and support project schedules and deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating design challenges, equipment selections, system integration, and engineering decisions that affect safety, quality, cost, and project performance.
• Manage engineering workloads, resource allocation, design schedules, and technical priorities to ensure timely completion of deliverables across multiple projects.
• Establish and improve electrical engineering processes, design standards, documentation practices, and quality controls to support consistency, efficiency, and compliance with the company's ISO 9001:2015-certified Quality Management System.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, electrical system design, or related industrial electrical applications; experience leading electrical engineering teams and working with power distribution equipment, switchgear, control panels, or engineered-to-order electrical systems preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an engineering-related discipline.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution, single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, equipment specifications, and applicable electrical codes and standards required; experience with electrical design software, engineering calculations, and manufacturing-focused electrical design preferred.
• Soft Skills: Ability to lead technical personnel, evaluate engineering decisions, communicate technical requirements, resolve complex problems, coordinate across departments, and manage competing project priorities required; experience developing engineering processes and mentoring technical staff preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

BENEFITS

• 401(K) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off

SCHEDULE

The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility in start and end times based on position, department, and operational needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, along with occasional standing and walking throughout office and manufacturing areas. The employee may need to access production areas to review equipment, inspect installations, and address engineering concerns. The role may involve exposure to industrial environments and requires wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering designated areas.