| Location | Cleveland, OH |
| Salary | $200,000–$225,000 Per Year |
Why IPS?
If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work-if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us!
Benefits:
Pay Rate Details: $200,000 - $225,000 depending on experience
Responsibilities & Expectations:
The Senior Director of Engineering - Northeast and Midwest regions is a senior leadership role responsible for driving electrical and mechanical engineering excellence, technical capability, and business growth across the region. This leader oversees engineering support for motor and generator aftermarket services, including repair, rewind, upgrade, innovation, and field service applications.
The role operates within a matrixed organization, balancing regional operational support with enterprise engineering strategy, and is accountable for delivering technical solutions that improve reliability, reduce cost, enhance quality, and enable profitable growth.
This position partners closely with Regional General Managers (RGMs), Field Service leadership, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial/Sales teams to ensure engineering is a value driver and revenue generating function for the business, not just a support function.
Scope of Engineering Authority
Regional Engineering Leadership
o Large motor and generator repairs
o Root cause failure analysis (RCFA)
o Re-rate, redesign, and upgrade solutions
o Reverse engineering and obsolescence management
Technical Excellence & Standardization
o Insulation systems (e.g., VPI, B-stage, coil systems)
o Rotor/stator repair techniques
o Electrical/Mechanical rebuild practices
o Coil design and manufacturing standards
o Insulation system upgrades (thermal class improvements, corona protection)
o Testing protocols (IR, PI, surge, hipot, partial discharge)
o Electrical safety and arc-flash compliance
Quality, Compliance & Standards
Business Growth & Commercial Support
o Complex repair scopes
o System upgrades (e.g., DC to AC conversions, efficiency improvements)
o Turnkey and engineered service opportunities
o Industrial infrastructure upgrades
o Power generation and critical systems
o Northeast and Midwest market expansion
o Engineering Service Offerings
Field Services & System Integration
o On-site troubleshooting and diagnostics
o Commissioning and startup support
o Cross-functional system solutions (mechanical + electrical interface)
Talent Development & Organizational Leadership
o Mechanical and Electrical Engineers (senior, mid, junior)
o Application and project engineers
o Facility Engineers
Cross-Functional Collaboration
o Quality: warranty reduction, rework elimination, ISO compliance
o Supply Chain: material selection, supplier qualification, cost optimization
o Operations: execution efficiency and standard work
o Finance: cost control, margin improvement, capital planning
o Continuous Improvement Programs (CIPs)
o Standardization and digital tools (e.g., work planning, analytics platforms)
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
o Reliability
o Turnaround time
o Cost competitiveness
o New insulation systems and materials
o Advanced repair technologies (e.g., 3D modeling, simulation tools)
o Knowledge capture and AI-driven troubleshooting tools
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Key Performance Metrics
Qualifications and Competencies:
Education
Experience
o Motor and generator repair, rewind, or manufacturing
o Rotating equipment or industrial services
Technical Expertise
o Rotating equipment (motors, generators)
o Mechanical systems, rotor dynamics, bearings, and alignment
o Insulation systems and rewind processes
o Failure analysis and root cause methodologies
o Engineering design/modification of legacy equipment
o Field service and on-site troubleshooting
Leadership Competencies
Travel Requirements
You'll thrive at IPS if you…
Who We Are:
At IPS, we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 40,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations.
When you join IPS, you're joining a team that's revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You'll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and driving record investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.
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