Engineering Director - Engineered Building & Electrical Solutions

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

We are a leading provider of engineered control buildings and electrical equipment enclosures, specializing in critically important applications for power utilities and data centers. Our products are custom and highly tailored to meet detailed customer specifications, which often include integrations of electrical gear such as control panels, switchgear, batteries, and cabling. As a business focused on projects, we provide innovative, turnkey solutions specific to customer needs while adhering to industry standards. We are improving our engineering capabilities to streamline processes, enhance product quality, and drive repeatable success across the business.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to oversee engineering operations for our Engineered Building Solutions (EBS) business unit. The Director will lead engineering teams across multiple sites, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, tailored solutions that meet customer requirements. This role requires both technical and people leadership, customer engagement, project management, and a focus on continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Complex Engineered-to-Order Expertise:  You will get to experience building and leading teams in a highly customized, high-mix ETO engineering environment that spans multi-disciplines including mechanical, electrical, structural, and manufacturing engineering fields.   
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement engineering strategies, standardize processes, and drive innovation. Influence across matrixed functions to align with company goals and customer requirements.
• Engineering Process Standardization: Establish consistent engineering processes for all product lifecycle phases, from quoting to commissioning, while cultivating a culture of continuous process improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with sales, operations, production, and project management teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Empower engineering teams to translate customer requirements into feasible, high-quality solutions.
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement: Implement Lean Manufacturing principles, including visual management, Gemba walks, Kaizens, and structured problem-solving methodologies. Enhance productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Driving Results & Engineering Performance: Improve key engineering metrics, including lead time reduction, increased engineering throughput, first-pass yield improvement, and overall product quality. Implement Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to decrease costs while maintaining high quality.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor engineering managers across various sites, fostering technical excellence and a collaborative culture. Ensure teams are equipped with the necessary tools, resources, and guidance to deliver sophisticated, custom-engineered products.
• Innovation & R&D Oversight: Identify and promote new technologies, systems, and processes to improve performance, scalability, and efficiency. Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory requirements.
• Customer Engagement & Technical Expertise: Participate in customer interactions, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), design reviews, and project status meetings. Ensure solutions exceed customer expectations with timely engineering work and technical guidance.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure all engineered solutions align with industry standards, codes, and regulations. Implement quality control measures throughout engineering and production processes.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with a high preference for an electrical engineering focus.
• Ideally 15+ years of engineering experience, with 5+ years in an engineering leadership role leading global engineering teams.
• Experience with ETO/custom-engineered products, preferably in the utility, data center, or renewable energy industries.
• Consistent track record in standardizing engineering processes and leading project-based businesses.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel on average 30% of the time.

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