Senior Manager, Domestic Design Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Cook up design activities for domestic product development
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to define technology and product roadmaps
• Lead and manage domestic design engineering teams focused on R&D and compliance
• Investigate new technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes to drive innovation
• Supervise and mentor engineers, designers, and contributors
• Develop and manage project schedules and engineering budgets
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and project delivery
• Oversee all aspects of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process
• Provide performance objectives, coaching, and formal reviews for direct reports
• Ensure engineering rigor and documentation for all domestic product designs
• Work closely with Operations to incorporate design for manufacturing techniques
• Support global product design and development in collaboration with Rittal HQ
• Oversee creation and maintenance of CAD models, BOMs, and Material Master using Creo, Inventor, AutoCAD, and MRP systems
• Cook up ECN processes for releases and design changes
• Support prototype builds, vendor selection, and outsourcing coordination
• Ensure compliance with domestic regulatory standards (UL, NEC, NEMA, ANSI)
• Provide technical support for customer engagements and product launches
• Drive continuous improvement aligned with Rittal Production System principles
• Represent engineering in cross-functional meetings and strategic initiatives
• Foster a positive workplace culture and maintain an open-door environment

Qualifications

• Education: BSME or equivalent technical degree
• Experience: 10+ years of product design experience, minimum 5 years of engineering leadership or project management experience
• Skills: Proficiency in 3D/2D CAD tools (Creo, Inventor, AutoCAD), sheet metal design, and MRP systems (SAP); strong understanding of domestic regulatory standards and product performance measures; experience with ISO documentation and ECN processes; familiarity with enclosure fabrication, CNC machining, welding, and finishing processes; proficient in MS Office Suite and electronic data transfer tools (IGS, DXF, FTP)

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Adaptability to changing priorities and multitasking
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Commitment to safety and compliance