IEM is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of electrical distribution and control systems in North America. The Company has developed one of the most sophisticated electrical product manufacturing systems in the world and has cultivated partnerships with leading component suppliers resulting in optimal solutions to customer problems. IEM has offices in California, Florida, Canada and Belgium.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Manager of the Codes & Standards Department provides the leadership of a team responsible for ensuring that all IEM’s products, operations, and services meet relevant industry standards, codes, and safety regulations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This role is responsible for growing, managing, and developing a team of Compliance Managers and Codes & Standards Engineers. The primary focus is ensuring that all existing and future products, production procedures, and services activities are set up to be compliant with industry codes and standards. The team will be responsible for supporting all IEM’s expanding production campuses within the US and Canada. This leadership position will manage a team responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Provide guidance in the interpretation of technical language and requirements of various codes and standards (e.g., NEC, UL, CSA, ANSI/IEEE C37.20, etc.)
- Ensure IEM’s products comply with relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations, and monitor changes that potentially impact products and/or operations.
- Collaborate with R&D, Product Engineering, and recognized NRTLs to ensure that new product designs are aligned with testing methods and certification requirements.
- Lead strategic analysis and review of current and future product listings/files to ensure flexibility of design including multi-vender and configurable offers.
- Provide strategic recommendations for procedural verbiage to support the product design flexibility.
- Manage UL listing and certification processes including administrative review and maintenance of IEM’s UL files.
- Coordinate with IEM Services, Sales, NRTL Inspectors, and customers for any on-site Field Inspections/Field Evaluations ensuring detailed and accurate record management and retention.
- Analyze the impact of proposed changes to codes and standards on IEM’s products or business and develop strategies to address regulatory challenges and opportunities.
- Develop training and educational materials related to codes and standards for internal and external teams as needed.
- Strategically coordinate Engineering team participation in industry committees, providing technical input, and advocating for positions that align with IEM’s goals.
COMPETENCIES:
- Detailed technical understanding of relevant codes and standards
- Familiarity of product testing and certification processes (Electrical Manufacturing Industry knowledge preferred)
- Constructive problem solving to address key technical challenges.
- Demonstrated success collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Highly effective written and verbal communication.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Word and Excel.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering or related science field. (Advanced degree preferred)
- Experience managing and developing teams
- Experience in Standards Compliance leadership role
