Senior Global Engineering Director

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.

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Job Summary

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is the world’s leading electrical engineering and manufacturing firm specialising in critical power solutions. We promise innovative engineering solutions to all our clients, meeting the most technical requirements with ease, no matter what the challenge.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an experienced Senior Global Engineering Director.

The Sr. Director, Global Engineering at Anord Mardix is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to regional engineering teams across sites in the UK, Ireland, Poland and United States. This senior leadership role oversees both electrical and mechanical engineers, focusing on sustaining engineering for the Flex Critical Power Business (Anord Mardix, Crown Technical Systems) including busway systems, switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, modular power PODs, and enclosures—process innovation, and continuous improvement of lead times to deliver superior solutions for customer projects. The Sr. Director will drive engineering excellence, foster collaboration, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, customized solutions that meet the evolving critical power and infrastructure needs of datacentre, colocation and utilities customers.

This is a remote opportunity and can be based in any country where we have a Power facility – UK, Ireland, Poland, US.

What a typical day looks like:

• Lead, mentor, and manage regional engineering leaders and teams (electrical and mechanical) to ensure alignment with global business objectives and Anord Mardix’s standards of engineering excellence

• Oversee the structure, process and output of sustaining engineering activities, ensuring existing products—including modular power PODs and enclosures—are maintained, improved, and supported throughout their lifecycle

• Direct teams and org structure to effectively design of products such as busway systems, switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, modular power PODs, and enclosures, ensuring compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guideline

• Champion process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize engineering workflows, reduce costs, and improve lead times for customer projects

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and sales—to ensure seamless project execution and delivery of customer-centric solutions

• Implement and manage rigorous design review and approval processes, leveraging tools such as FMEA, PPAP, and PLM systems to enhance product quality and reliability

• Develop and execute a strategic engineering roadmap, identifying new technologies and methodologies to enhance product offerings and maintain competitive advantage

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the global engineering function, ensuring objectives are met and aligned with product line strategies

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration with radical candor across global teams, supporting talent development through coaching, training, and career advancement

• Engage with customers, suppliers, and industry bodies to stay informed of market trends, technological advancements, and best practices

• Ensure all engineering activities adhere to quality, safety, and compliance standards, supporting Anord Mardix’s reputation for reliability and excellence

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• MBA or master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or a related engineering discipline

• Proven experience leading global engineering teams in a manufacturing or critical power solutions environment

• Strong technical background in electrical and mechanical design, with expertise in products such as busway systems, switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, modular power PODs, and enclosures

• Demonstrated success in process innovation, continuous improvement, and reducing lead times for engineered products

• Exceptional leadership, people management, and mentoring skills, with a focus on developing high-performing, collaborative teams

• Experience with engineering quality systems, regulatory compliance, and industry standards

• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels and across regions

• Strong project management abilities, including planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination

• Ability to drive change, manage complexity, and deliver results in a fast-paced, global environment

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;

• Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast-paced industry;

• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

  • A merit-based annual pay review

  • Enhanced annual leave

  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards

  • Referral bonus

  • Volunteer days

  • Group Life Insurance, including a death-in-service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Sick pay scheme

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function;

• Travel opportunities (role dependent);

• Support your well-being by access to:

  • Employee Assistance Programme through VHI offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice.

  • VHI Private Health Insurance

  • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders

• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.).

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

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Job Category

Production Engineering

Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first).