Job Purpose
The Manager, Electrical Engineering leads the redesign, repair and continuous improvement of wind turbine and renewable energy production components. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership to guide engineering personnel in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to safety, quality and operations excellence.
Responsibilities & Tasks
- Lead and coordinate daily activities of theEngineering Department, setting priorities and goals aligned with Longroad Energy's annual objectives.
- Establish, track, and report key performance metrics to measure departmental effectiveness.
- Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing and repair methods through technical knowledge of product design, materials, tooling, production equipment, assembly, and quality control standards.
- Provide expert-level technical support to enhance production and quality processes.
- Oversee all Clipper technical writing activities, ensuring accuracy, clarity and compliance.
- Lead initiatives to identify, evaluate, and implement new tools, fixtures, and equipment to improve manufacturing and quality outcomes.
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality and process issues, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards.
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Purchasing, Materials, Production Planning, Finance, and other internal teams to align engineering capabilities/solutions with production needs.
- Support the development and training of assembly teams on new or improved processes.
- Participate as an active member of the Clipper leadership team, contributing to financial planning, production strategy, and annual operating plans.
- Drive waste reduction by analyzing and minimizing scrap, rework, and inefficiencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (BSEE) or Master's in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
- 10 years of progressive electrical engineering experience, including 3 years in an engineering management or supervisory role within a manufacturing or energy environment.
- Working knowledge of NEC/NFPA, UL, and OSHA electrical standards.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Creo/Pro-E or equivalent 3D design software.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Expert knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical PPE protocols.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or equivalent business education.
- Experience in renewable energy or power generation industries
- Strong background in renewable power conversion systems
- Familiarity with PCB design.
Characteristics Necessary for Success
- Team-oriented, with a passion for high-quality work and continuous improvement.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate technical teams.
- Professional, composed, and collaborative demeanor.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- Working knowledge of quality measurement systems.
- Comfortable working hands-on with electrical systems.
