Head of Global Hyperscale Engineering

Overview

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions with facilities around the world. We support a wide range of industries, including financial institutions and data centers, through critical power infrastructure and related services. The organization seeks a Head of Global Hyperscale Engineering, based in Ireland, to lead strategy, industrialization, and execution of LV switchgear, associated product lines, and e-house power PODs for hyperscale data center customers. The role drives capacity, cost, quality, lead time, safety, and sustainability across a global factory network and supplier ecosystem, overseeing the full lifecycle from product design for manufacturability to factory build, FAT, shipment, and field readiness for both standalone switchgear and integrated e-house systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage adaptable Engineering teams providing dedicated specialist knowledge to key Hyperscale Customers on a global basis.
• Maintain customer-facing focus with commercial acumen and monitor compliance with company policies, customer experience, and ongoing product improvements.
• Collaborate with Hyperscale Customer Engineering teams to align product lines with the Customer Data Centre development and respond promptly to customer technical queries.
• Serve as a key member of the Hyperscale Customer Account Management team, including Sales and Projects, working closely with Product Line managers and R&D to translate Customer Requirements.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure team effectiveness; direct Global Engineering teams in coordination with site manufacturing and design teams to meet customer requirements.
• Provide guidance for Framework agreements with Customers and manage resources to accommodate varying workloads.
• Coach and support Global Engineering teams and make decisions on work processes and schedules to achieve department objectives.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Operations to define the global manufacturing footprint for LV switchgear and e-house systems, including in-house vs. outsourced fabrication, partner selection, regionalization, and dual-sourcing strategies.
• Develop capacity plans and roadmaps for the Engineering function; work with Quality to improve processes and risk assessments; ensure compliance with IEC 61439, UL891, UL 1558, UL/CSA, fire/life safety codes, and national standards.
• Support integrated FAT of Switchgear and e-houses; participate in S&OP processes for switchgear and e-house workloads.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to develop suppliers for structural steel, enclosure panels, HVAC systems, fire systems, cable trays, and other e-house subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 8+ years in switchgear or mission-critical electrical equipment manufacturing.
• Experience with e-house/prefabricated power room production.
• Proven track record managing, leading, and mentoring engineering staff to develop high-performance teams.
• Experience with Engineering Quality systems, regulatory compliance, and industry standards.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and across regions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package with merit-based annual pay review.
• Enhanced annual leave, employee recognition, long service awards, referral bonuses, and volunteer days.
• Group Life Insurance including death in service; 24/7 virtual GP service.
• Sick pay, Cycle to Work, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, Flexible/Remote/Hybrid work options (role dependent).
• Travel opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, and access to discount programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities; contact for assistance (note: this email does not accept resumes or applications).