Head of Engineering

Anord Mardix; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global power solutions leader located in Richmond, VA is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead multiple Design & Engineering teams. This role involves directing activities, ensuring project delivery meets quality and budget specifications, and providing strategic guidance. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent training, a minimum of 8 years in management, and proficiency in Autodesk tools. This position is integral to enhancing product solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of management experience.
• Equivalent experience and training may be considered.
• Master’s or MBA degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control activities of Design & Engineering teams.
• Establish objectives and action plans with other leaders.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality specifications for projects.
• Provide guidance to achieve project goals and objectives.

Skills

Management experience

Proficiency in Autodesk design tools

Electrical and mechanical designs LV switchgear

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master’s or MBA degree

Job description

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centres. At Anord Mardix, we welcome people of all backgrounds. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we’d like to meet you.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Head of Engineering located in Henrico VA. Reporting to the Senior Director – Global Engineering, the Head of Engineering will be responsible for working with Engineering Leaders, Manufacturing Operations Management, Product Managers and other Engineering and Operational functional leaders, to lead several Design & Engineering teams involved in the design, validation and implementation of innovative and cost‑effective product solutions of varying scope in order to meet customer requirements from development of conceptual prototypes and architecture through development into full‑scale production.

What a typical day looks like:

• Direct and control the activities of broad functional area through several senior Design & Engineering managers involved in activities such as designing, developing, modifying and evaluating integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and systems
• Partner with other leaders to establish objectives and action plans
• Ensure the development of Design & Engineering solutions for diversified industry segment covering a wide range of products and volume mixes
• Ensure budget, schedules and performance indicators meet corporate guidelines
• Provide technical and strategic guidance to subordinate directors to ensure achievement of goals and objectives
• Develop and continuously improve people, methods, systems, processes and metrics in a complex and rapidly changing environment to improve customer satisfaction
• Organize and lead reviews to ensure projects are delivered on time, as per cost targets and within quality specifications
• Partner with Operations leaders to ensure Engineering & Design activities are well integrated with manufacturing operations including the use of Design for Manufacturability principles.
• Implement appropriate HR Strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team,

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training plus a minimum of 8 years of management experience. A Master’s or MBA degree is preferred.
• Proficiency in Autodesk design tools and PDM and PLM.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical designs LV switchgear

Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e-mailing: [e-mail].