Sr. Director of Engineering - Northeast & Midwest

Integrated Power Services; Thornton Township (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k Employer Match

Bonus Incentives

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

And more!

Job summary

Integrated Power Services (IPS) seeks a Senior Director of Engineering for the Northeast and Midwest regions. This senior role drives electrical and mechanical engineering excellence, oversees motor and generator aftermarket services, and partners with regional GMs and cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, cost‑effective technical solutions.

The role balances regional leadership with enterprise strategy, ensuring safety, quality, and revenue growth while advancing standardized repair

Responsibilities

• Lead all electrical and mechanical engineering activities across the Northeast and Midwest region, supporting service centers and field operations.
• Provide direct engineering support for large motor and generator repairs, RCFA, re-rate, redesign, and upgrade solutions.
• Drive adoption of enterprise engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure alignment with ISO 9001 requirements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead technical reviews for high‑risk or high‑value projects.
• Collaborate with Quality, Sales, and Field Services to deliver engineered solutions and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering Excellence

Quality & Standards

Cross-functional Collaboration

Job description

Why IPS?

If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work—if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us!

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And more!

Responsibilities & Expectations

The Senior Director of Engineering – Northeast and Midwest regions is a senior leadership role responsible for driving electrical and mechanical engineering excellence, technical capability, and business growth across the region. This leader oversees engineering support for motor and generator aftermarket services, including repair, rewind, upgrade, innovation, and field service applications.

Why IPS?

If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work—if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us!

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives
• Extensive Training & Career Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And more!

Pay Rate Details

$200,000 - $225,000 depending on experience

Responsibilities & Expectations

The Senior Director of Engineering – Northeast and Midwest regions is a senior leadership role responsible for driving electrical and mechanical engineering excellence, technical capability, and business growth across the region. This leader oversees engineering support for motor and generator aftermarket services, including repair, rewind, upgrade, innovation, and field service applications. The role operates within a matrixed organization, balancing regional operational support with enterprise engineering strategy, and is accountable for delivering technical solutions that improve reliability, reduce cost, enhance quality, and enable profitable growth. This position partners closely with Regional General Managers (RGMs), Field Service leadership, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial/Sales teams to ensure engineering is a value driver and revenue generating function for the business, not just a support function.

Scope of Engineering Authority

• AC/DC motors (LV/MV/HV)
• Synchronous and induction machines
• Pumps and Electro-mechanical rotating systems
• Reliability engineering and failure analysis
• Insulation systems
• Field technical support and advanced diagnostics
• Digital and predictive technologies for rotating assets

Regional Engineering Leadership

• Lead all electrical and mechanical engineering activities across the Northeast and Midwest region, supporting service centers and field operations.
• Provide direct engineering support for:
• Large motor and generator repairs
• Root cause failure analysis (RCFA)
• Re-rate, redesign, and upgrade solutions
• Reverse engineering and obsolescence management
• Ensure consistent engineering coverage across the region, including critical/complex jobs and high-risk projects.

Technical Excellence & Standardization

• Drive adoption and compliance with enterprise engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Champion standardized repair methodologies aligned with programs such as:
• Insulation systems (e.g., VPI, B-stage, coil systems)
• Rotor/stator repair techniques
• Electrical/Mechanical rebuild practices
• Partner with Quality to ensure alignment with ISO 9001 requirements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead technical reviews for high-risk or high-value projects.
• Drives improvements in:
• Coil design and manufacturing standards
• Insulation system upgrades (thermal class improvements, corona protection)
• Testing protocols (IR, PI, surge, hipot, partial discharge)
• Electrical safety and arc-flash compliance

Quality, Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, UL, EASA, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Lead technical portions of customer audits and regulatory inspections.
• Drive corrective actions related to warranty and rework trends of HV machines.

Business Growth & Commercial Support

• Act as a key technical partner in driving regional growth targets (7–10%+ annually).
• Support sales and operations in developing engineered solutions for:
• Complex repair scopes
• System upgrades (e.g., DC to AC conversions, efficiency improvements)
• Turnkey and engineered service opportunities
• Identify and develop new market opportunities, including:
• Industrial infrastructure upgrades
• Power generation and critical systems
• Northeast and Midwest market expansion
• Engineering Service Offerings
• Participate in customer-facing activities to build credibility and win strategic work.

Field Services & System Integration

• Collaborate with Field Services teams to deliver integrated solutions across motors, generators, and supporting systems.
• Provide engineering leadership for:
• On-site troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Commissioning and startup support
• Cross-functional system solutions (mechanical + electrical interface)
• Support the evolution toward a regionalized and enterprise-aligned Field Services model.

Talent Development & Organizational Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing regional engineering team, including:
• Mechanical and Electrical Engineers (senior, mid, junior)
• Application and project engineers
• Facility Engineers
• Establish clear expectations, career paths, and technical competency development plans.
• Mentor engineering leaders and high-potential talent.
• Support hiring decisions, workforce planning, and succession planning.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with: