Lead Designer

Thermon is a global leader in process heating. We did this by becoming a reliable partner for our customers. No matter where they are in the world, companies know they can always count on us to provide custom-engineered and comprehensive solutions for all their heating needs.

Through our values, Care, Commit and Collaborate, we create a culture of passionate people that are dedicated to anticipating customer needs.

We are in search of a Lead Designer for our Heat Trace Group. This is an onsite position from our South Houston office - 8880 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77061 (Near Hobby Airport).

We offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic team in a growing global organization, with the potential to expand your knowledge and experience with a leading global brand in a high value niche.

As a Lead Designer, you will:

• In coordination with a Project Manager, be responsible for the completion of the heat tracing systems per customer specifications to successfully ensure customer satisfaction and Thermon profitability.

• Communicate with the client on all technical matters and commercial matters (if the Lead Designer is also the PM on the project).

• Manage the engineering hours on the project and effectively generate resource requirements for the project for efficient execution.

The successful candidate will be:

• Responsible for the review of all project specifications and documentation necessary to develop a thorough understanding of the scope of work.

• Responsible for developing the Project Design Criteria (if applicable)

• Responsible for communicating project requirements to the team members, along with expectations on quality, schedule or other restrictions of a technical nature.

• Responsible for ensuring that all team members follow the Quality Plan and take corrective actions where deficiencies occur.

• Responsible for leading all technical aspects of the project, including but not limited to project set-up, choice of technical tools to be used in the project, identifying the roles of the team members, and appropriately allocating work within the team.

• Responsible for identifying and evaluating scope creep in the project and communicating it to the Project Manager (if different from the Lead Designer)

• Responsible for communicating with the Project Manager (if different from the Lead Designer) the evolving requirements on the schedule, staffing, and budget deviations upon discovery.

• Responsible for maintaining the Project Design folder structure.

• Provides input in the development of Global and Regional tools and procedures as required.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Is technically proficient/accomplished in heat tracing design, as well as has an appropriate technical knowledge of Piping & Insulation Systems, Electricity, and P&IDs, governing Codes.

• Able to mentor team members and fuel the desire for technical growth, encourages and acknowledges individual improvement.

• Promotes a healthy open team environment while conveying the serious nature of Thermon business.

• Understands and can carry out PM tasks if required and possesses the skills of a competent PM.

• Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation and solves problems creatively.

• Communicates effectively both verbally and written to team members, supervisor, and internal/external customers.

• Is "business savvy"

• Controls the schedule not vice-versa.

• Able to create and capitalize on opportunities to "upsell" products and services.

• Produces higher quality and increased reliability.

• Drives improved productivity with higher worker morale (less stress)

• Has an outstanding degree of organization and coordination of internal activities for a successful project execution.