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(ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America.\nWith commitments to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.\nAbout GridBridge\nGridBridge is transforming power delivery for critical applications by combining advanced hardware with embedded software that enables distributed energy resources, enhances grid reliability, and improves efficiency. Founded in 2012, GridBridge has secured contracts with major customers and federal agencies including the NSF, DOE, and NASA. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of ERMCO, we operate with the agility of a startup and the backing of an industry leader.\nJob Summary:\nThe Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Power Electronics, is responsible for developing and executing manufacturing plans for ERMCO/GridBridge new power electronics products supporting DC distribution infrastructure for Data Centers and other applications. This role leads manufacturing engineering activities from product development through pilot builds and early production, ensuring safe, high-quality, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes.\nThis position will hire, lead, and develop a manufacturing team while working closely with product development, quality, supply chain, operations, customers, and external electronics contract manufacturers (ECMs).\nThis role will be onsite in Raleigh, NC. Relocation Assistance is available.\nResponsibilities\nLead and manage manufacturing engineers and technicians supporting power electronics builds, test, and pilot activities.\nDevelop manufacturing plans, process flows, assembly methods, test approach, tooling, fixtures, and production readiness plans.\nRecruit, onboard, train, and develop team members while promoting safety, quality, ownership, and continuous improvement.\nWork closely with the product development team to understand system design, requirements, risks, and manufacturing considerations.\nWork closely with the product development team to plan, coordinate, and execute system integration, acceptance testing, and production validation activities, ensuring hardware, firmware, controls, communications, and manufacturing processes are fully validated prior to customer deployment.\nCreate and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, assembly procedures, travelers, inspection plans, and test procedures.\nCoordinate prototype, pilot, and early production builds with external ECMs and internal teams.\nDrive DFM, DFA, and DFT feedback to improve manufacturability, testability, quality, and serviceability.\nSupport customer pilots, demonstrations, site deployment readiness, and field feedback resolution.\nPartner with Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve supplier, assembly, test, and manufacturing issues.\nTrack manufacturing KPIs such as schedule adherence, first-pass yield, quality issues, cycle time, rework, and pilot readiness.\nProvide leadership updates on manufacturing status, risks, resource needs, and recovery plans.\nEnsure adherence to applicable safety, quality, electrical, and operational requirements.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.\n8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, NPI, operations engineering, or related technical roles.\n3+ years of leadership experience managing engineers, technicians, or cross-functional technical teams.\nExperience supporting power electronics, electrical equipment, industrial electronics, data center power, energy systems, or similar products.\nExperience working with electronics contract manufacturers or outsourced manufacturing partners.\nStrong knowledge of manufacturing process development, assembly operations, test processes, production readiness, and continuous improvement.\nAbility to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, bills of material, assembly documentation, and test requirements.\nStrong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.\nStrong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; ERP, PLM, MES, or quality system experience preferred.\nPreferred Experience:\nExperience with DC/DC converters, AC/DC rectifiers, inverters, UPS systems, EV charging, energy storage, or data center power infrastructure.\nExperience with high-voltage or high-power electrical systems and associated safety practices.\nExperience developing end-of-line test, functional test, HiPot/insulation test, and production validation processes.\nFamiliarity with UL, IEC, IEEE, NEC, OSHA, and related standards.\nLean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience preferred.\nKnowledge / Skills Requirements:\nAll team members are expected to actively create and maintain a safe and healthy work culture.\nAdhere to company values and demonstrate proven leadership behaviors.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nStrong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.\nAbility to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, customers, and external partners.\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to work in office, lab, manufacturing, and customer pilot environments.\nAbility to stand, walk, bend, and work around manufacturing and test equipment as needed.\nAbility to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.\nOccasional travel to customers, suppliers, ECMs, and ERMCO facilities may be required.\nPosition contingent on passing all applicable fit-for-duty and safety requirements.\nLet’s Build the Future Together\nAt ERMCO, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real. Whether you’re building on early career experience or launching your professional journey, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment that values innovation and collaboration.\nJoin ERMCO and TRANSFORM your career!\nJob Locations\nUS-NC-Raleigh","description_format":"text","description_chars":6641,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":8,"management_years_min":3,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Relocation assistance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":true,"industries":["Electrical & Electronic Engineering","Industrial Engineering","Electrical Equipment & Cables"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-27T09:26:46Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":32,"reasons":["conf:16","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-28T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/ermcopower-manufacturing-engineering-manager-power-electronics","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/ermcopower-manufacturing-engineering-manager-power-electronics.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-29T04:49:42Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4635,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":365,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-30T00:00:00Z"}}}