Senior Design Validation Manager

erm business and operational objectives. The position also includes mentoring engineers, defining validation processes, and constructively challenging existing approaches to improve product quality, reliability, and efficiency.**

Responsibilities

• Lead and take ownership of electrical design validation for high-voltage transformers (≥132 kV) in HVAC and HVDC applications.

• Serve as the key technical authority and decision-maker for electrical design approvals.

• Lead technical design reviews, including electrical system-level design, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other electrical simulations.

• Conduct and lead Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Critical to Quality (CTQ) reviews.

• Engage directly with customers and participate in technical design discussions, design reviews, and troubleshooting activities.

• Influence design strategies, standards, and engineering best practices across teams and projects.

• Mentor engineers and provide guidance on electrical design principles and validation processes.

• Ensure specifications, component selection, and design decisions meet internal standards, customer requirements, and industry regulations.

• Support cross-functional collaboration with engineering, project management, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to deliver projects right-first-time, on schedule, and within budget.

• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, simulation methodologies, and technical problem solving.

Qualifications / Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.

• Proven electrical design experience in high-voltage transformers (≥132 kV), ideally in HVAC and HVDC applications.

• Hands-on experience with electrical simulations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA/FEM) for transformer design.

• Experience in leading teams or holding managerial responsibilities in an engineering environment.

• Demonstrated experience interacting with customers during technical discussions and design reviews.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills suitable for technical leadership and customer engagement.

• Working knowledge of CAD tools (Inventor, AutoCAD) and document management systems (Windchill or equivalent).

Desired Characteristics

• Membership in industry organizations such as IEC or CIGRE.

• Experience with offshore projects or HVDC systems.

• Knowledge of transformer manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability considerations.

• Ability to influence engineering decisions and drive technical improvements across global teams.

• Experience in high-performing, cross-functional, global engineering environments.

• Curiosity and willingness to challenge assumptions to improve engineering practices and product quality.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No