Sr. Director of Engineering - Northeast and Midwest
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Engineering
Operations Manager, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Sr. Director Of Engineering – Northeast & Midwest
IPS is seeking a Sr. Director of Engineering – Northeast & Midwest to lead the transformation of engineering into a key driver of growth, operational excellence, and technical differentiation across the organization. This strategic leader will build and scale a high-performing engineering team, establish engineering standards, develop technical talent, and drive innovation to support larger, more complex opportunities across the region.
Partnering closely with operations, sales, and executive leadership, this role will strengthen IPS's technical capabilities, improve consistency across service centers, and help position the organization for sustainable long-term growth while embodying IPS's core values of safety, accountability, integrity, teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and customer focus.
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…
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