Design Engineering Manager - eBOS Manufacturing

Design Engineering Manager  

People leader managing a team of design engineers and ensuring successful execution of eBOS product development and engineering deliverables. Oversees project assignments, prioritization, and performance. 

Company Overview: 

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.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• 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 (DFM), Design for Serviceability (DFS), and Design for Installation (DFI) 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 design process.  

• Work closely with procurement team to evaluate technology, materials and alternatives that places Primoris in an industry leading position.  

• Work closely with Estimating team to capture all the scope of work, design aspects and any specific requirements from clients.  

• Collaborates with the Clients to understand their engineering and design needs. Use this insight and data to lead the engineering group to conceptualize and design efficient and competitive PV systems.  

• Collaborate with Business Development and client services team 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 the participants.  

• Ensure Engineering & Design team’s 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 techniques that inform, create efficiency, and add value in a professional participatory manner.  

• Measure and reports 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 unit with other units or organizations.  

• Other duties as assigned.   

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:  

• 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.