Engineering Operations Manager

Engineering Operations Manager (Electrical Switchgear Manufacturing)

Lead the Future of Electrical Power Distribution

Delta Construction Partners is a national executive search firm conducting a confidential search for an experienced Engineering Operations Manager on behalf of a rapidly growing electrical equipment manufacturer.

This is an opportunity to lead an established engineering team while helping drive the next generation of low-voltage power distribution products. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of switchgear or switchboard design, proven leadership experience, and a passion for building high-performing engineering organizations.

If you're looking for a role where you'll have a direct impact on engineering strategy, process improvement, product development, and team growth, we'd like to speak with you.

Engineering Operations Manager Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical designers and engineers.
• Manage day-to-day engineering operations supporting the design of low-voltage electrical distribution equipment.
• Review and approve electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, bills of material (BOMs), and engineering submittals.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and design procedures to improve quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturability, quality, cost reduction, and product reliability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, testing, production, sales, and project management teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage engineering workload, staffing priorities, and project schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support new product development, product enhancements, and engineering innovation.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable UL, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, and NFPA standards.
• Evaluate engineering processes and implement improvements that increase productivity and scalability.
• Serve as the technical leader for complex electrical distribution projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing low-voltage or medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers (MCC), or electrical distribution equipment.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, power distribution equipment, utility coordination, and component selection.
• Working knowledge of UL, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, and IEEE standards.
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings, one-lines, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, Fusion 360, or similar CAD platforms.
• Experience supporting switchgear, switchboard, busway, or custom electrical equipment manufacturing.
• Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead a growing engineering organization with significant influence over products and processes.
• High-impact leadership role with visibility to executive leadership.
• Opportunity to help shape engineering standards and future product development.
• Stable organization with a strong backlog and continued investment in growth.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, quality, and long-term success.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Compensation

Competitive compensation is offered based on experience and leadership background. Exceptional candidates with extensive switchgear manufacturing expertise are encouraged to apply.

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