Design Engineering Manager

Job Overview

Design Engineering Manager. The role involves leading a team of design engineers, ensuring successful execution of eBOS product development and engineering deliverables, and overseeing project assignments, prioritization, and performance.

Premier PV is a leading manufacturer of solar electrical balance‑of‑systems solutions and renewable energy products, dedicated to advancing sustainable energy technologies. Our mission is to provide innovative, efficient, and reliable products that enhance solar energy systems.

• Lead, mentor, and develop design engineers in technical skills, processes, and career growth.
• Assign resources, review work, and ensure timely engineering releases for assigned projects.
• Oversee design reviews, compliance documentation, and engineering packages.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability, Design for Serviceability, and Design for Installation principles within product designs.
• Support cost‑reduction initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across product lines.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure design feasibility and supplier capability.
• Maintain alignment with company standards and applicable codes (NEC, UL, IEEE, NFPA).
• Manage and lead electrical engineers across all project participants to conceptualize and develop preliminary design documents in accordance with technical, commercial and code compliance requirements.
• Establish electrical engineering standards, processes, and automation systems to reduce time, effort, and cost during the design process.
• Work closely with the procurement team to evaluate technology, materials and alternatives that place Premier PV in an industry‑leading position.
• Work closely with the estimating team to capture all scope of work, design aspects and any specific client requirements.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their engineering and design needs and use this insight to guide the engineering group in designing efficient and competitive PV systems.
• Collaborate with business development and client services to support and achieve business goals.
• Assign, develop, train, mature, mentor, hire, and manage personnel across projects throughout the program.
• Establish and communicate project and program objectives and expectations to facilitate understanding across participants.
• Ensure engineering and design deliverables are provided on time and within budget.
• Instill confidence in the team using good project‑management principles and practices including communication, planning, coordination, collaboration, control, and reporting.
• Measure and report progress as appropriate.
• Check technical accuracy of work and oversee quality management system procedures for the work produced by the group.
• Coordinate engineering activities of the unit with other units or organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related engineering discipline (ABET‑accredited).
• 8–12 years of engineering experience, including 2–3 years in a leadership role.
• Solid understanding of eBOS products and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements.

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with matching contribution

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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