Senior Electrical Engineering Manager

XP Power is a global leader in providing essential power solutions to the Industrial Technology, Healthcare and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment sectors. We design and manufacture power controllers, the essential hardware component in every piece of electrical equipment that converts power from the electricity grid into the right form for equipment to function. Listed as a FTSE 250 company on the London Stock Exchange we are a fast-growing business, serving our global blue-chip customer base from 29 locations across Europe, North America, and Asia. We are extremely proud and committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed, and Integrity. Joining our team means you’ll work in a high performing global organisation where employees collaborate, and strive to make XP Power the first-choice power solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers and our people.

The Senior Electrical Engineering Manager is part of the Engineering Solutions Group at XP Power Philippines and is responsible for both technical leadership and people leadership in the development of custom power delivery solutions. These solutions include DC/DC, AC/DC, low- and high-power, and low- and high- voltage power supplies.

This role combines hands-on technical expertise with engineering management, leading a team of electrical engineers through the full product lifecycle, from concept and architecture through qualification and volume production, while meeting customer, quality, cost, schedule, and reliability objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of DC/DC and AC/DC switch-mode power supplies using a variety of power conversion topologies.
• Own product development from concept through volume production, ensuring compliance with performance, cost, schedule, quality, and reliability targets.
• Drive robust DfX (Design for Manufacturability, Test, Reliability, Cost, Compliance) practices in collaboration with PCB layout, mechanical, manufacturing, supply chain, test, and quality engineering teams.
• Lead research and development activities of new technologies.
• Perform or oversee circuit simulations, DFMEA, component stress analysis, reliability predictions, design verification testing, and technical documentation.
• Act as a technical authority and subject matter expert, providing guidance and constructive feedback during design and peer reviews.
• Support customer engagement by participating in technical discussions, requirements definition, and design status reviews.
• Manage team performance to support business growth, customer satisfaction, quality objectives, and margin targets.
• Conduct regular staff and project meetings to manage schedules, priorities, risks, and resource allocation.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, retention, mentoring, and professional development of engineering talent.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 15+ years of experience in power supply or related power electronics design
• 3–5 years of engineering management experience
• In-depth knowledge of power conversion principles, control theory, and topologies.
• Deep experience in mixed-signal power electronics design, simulation, and testing.
• Strong hands-on experience with magnetics design, including custom transformers and inductors.
• Experience designing EMC/EMI filters to meet regulatory compliance.
• Exposure to high voltage is a plus.
• Proficiency in modeling, simulation, and laboratory validation of power electronics designs.
• Strong project management and supervisory capabilities.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical contribution with strategic leadership.
• Solid understanding of business drivers, product cost structures, and development tradeoffs.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.