Senior Design Engineering Leader

Socket.dev; Macedonia (OH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TPC Wire & Cable Corp. is seeking a Design Engineering Manager in a hybrid role based in the United States.

You will lead the Design Engineering team, setting direction for connectorized product development, manufacturability, and reliability while partnering with Product Management, Operations, Sourcing and Quality to deliver high-quality products on schedule. The role requires 8+ years in engineering with leadership experience, CAD/CAM skills, and familiarity with PLM/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (advanced degree preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive engineering design experience
• Experience leading design projects from concept to launch in manufacturing
• Strong organizational, project management and technical writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse audiences
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD/CAM tools; familiarity with PDM/PLM and ERP systems
• Willingness to travel to supplier and customer sites

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and day-to-day management for the Design Engineering team
• Set technical direction, design standards, and best practices for new product development and sustaining engineering
• Oversee design and development of connectorized products with focus on cost, quality, schedule targets
• Coordinate with Product Management to translate market needs into engineering priorities
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Sourcing, Operations, Quality, and Suppliers to optimize designs
• Ensure deliverables include drawings, specs, test plans, risk analyses, and compliance documentation
• Approve or review cost estimates, design concepts, and technical proposals
• Champion continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and workflows
• Support dual-sourcing and value-engineering initiatives
• Partner with Application Engineering and Quality to develop fixtures and validation plans
• Escalate complex technical issues and guide timely resolutions
• Plan and prioritize engineering portfolio, allocate resources, report status to leadership
• Conduct coaching and performance reviews for engineers
• Support supplier and customer site visits for design reviews and launches
• Maintain expert knowledge in materials, connector technology, and manufacturing techniques

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM tools

PDM/PLM

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

TPC Wire & Cable Corp. is seeking a Design Engineering Manager in a hybrid role based in the United States.

You will lead the Design Engineering team, setting direction for connectorized product development, manufacturability, and reliability while partnering with Product Management, Operations, Sourcing and Quality to deliver high-quality products on schedule. The role requires 8+ years in engineering with leadership experience, CAD/CAM skills, and familiarity with PLM/ERP systems.