Job Description

An Engineering Supervisor oversees and coordinates the activities of a team of engineers and designers. They are responsible for managing projects, providing technical guidance and support, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and evaluating team performance. Additionally, they may collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to develop and implement engineering strategies and initiatives. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Essential Responsibilities

• Schedule, hold, and document design reviews, leading the team in quality designs.
• Handle any design issues between quality, manufacturing, and engineering.
• Attend Kick Off Meetings and answer technical questions.
• Work leader responsibilities may include on-the-job training, directing lower-level engineering personnel to appropriate sources of information, products, vendors, etc.
• Assist in the publishing of articles and attend seminars.
• Attend in house and outside training sessions.
• Attend local professional associations.
• Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or ElectricalTechnology.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in an Engineering role (design, engineer, or both).
• Minimum 0-5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the following: Drafting/CAD skills, design and circuitry, documentation, creating and proposing drawings, reading and interpreting electrical symbols, characters, and drawings, apply ANSI, ISO requirements for a specific department and how it interfaces, industry codes and standards, power system applications, checking wiring diagrams and completed jobs, ordering materials, interpreting customer job specifications, consulting and troubleshooting on complex jobs, and provide technical assistance with sales/customer, and shop employees.
• Innovative to improve existing products based on quality, delivery, and cost.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT preferred.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Basic computer skills using Oracle, Word, Excel.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the following: Drafting/CAD skills, design and circuitry, documentation, creating and proposing drawings, reading and interpreting electrical symbols, characters, and drawings, apply ANSI, ISO requirements for a specific department and how it interfaces, industry codes and standards, power system applications, checking wiring diagrams and completed jobs, ordering materials, interpreting customer job specifications, consulting and troubleshooting on complex jobs, and provide technical assistance with sales/customer, and shop employees.
• Innovative to improve existing products based on quality, delivery, and cost.

Working Conditions

• Temperature controlled working environment. Some outside activities may be required.
• This position may travel out-of-town to attend training and meetings.
• Typical office environment: may experience minor discomfort from extensive use of a computer display and keyboard; travel between buildings on campus and between campuses.

Physical Requirements

• Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

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In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!
Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.
Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.
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