Electrical Manufacturing Project Lead

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Compensation: Starting at $120,000 annually, with higher compensation available based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced project leader to oversee custom-engineered electrical equipment projects from initial customer requirements through final delivery. This role serves as the central point of coordination between customers and internal teams, ensuring projects remain on schedule, meet technical requirements, and are successfully executed through manufacturing and shipment.

The ideal candidate has experience managing complex manufactured products, coordinating multiple departments, and maintaining strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead custom equipment projects from requirements review through engineering, manufacturing, testing, shipment, and project completion
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and provide regular project updates
• Partner with sales, application engineering, design engineering, supply chain, production, quality, and logistics teams to ensure successful execution
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules while monitoring key milestones
• Establish realistic production and delivery timelines based on material availability and manufacturing capacity
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings and track action items through completion
• Manage engineering revisions, customer change requests, and schedule adjustments
• Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT), documentation packages, and shipment readiness
• Identify project risks and implement proactive solutions to keep projects on track
• Maintain project reports, delivery metrics, and schedule performance data

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of project management experience within manufacturing, industrial equipment, or electromechanical environments
• Experience managing custom-built or engineered-to-order products
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, order management, and long-lead material planning
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications
• Experience collaborating with engineering, supply chain, production, and quality teams
• Proficiency with ERP systems and project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer relationship management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with power distribution equipment, including switchgear, Power Distribution Centers (PDCs), Remote Power Panels (RPPs), Static Transfer Switches (STS), or UPS systems
• PMP certification or progress toward certification
• Familiarity with UL, NEC, ANSI, or other electrical industry standards
• Experience coordinating Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and customer witness testing
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary with higher compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Collaborative environment that values teamwork and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to lead impactful projects supporting industrial and electrical manufacturing operations