Electrical Engineering Manager Job Arvada area,Colorado USA,Engineering

Electrical Engineering Manager

M-F - 7:30 - 4:40

Pay Range - $,000 based on prior work exp

Kratos is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead and develop our electrical engineering team supporting the design and manufacture of UL891 switchboards, metal-clad medium-voltage switch gear, controls packages, and related power distribution equipment. This is a hands‑on leadership role that combines technical electrical engineering execution, direct team management, production support, and cross‑functional coordination. The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment, understands engineered‑to‑order electrical equipment, and can lead a team while maintaining high standards for accuracy, documentation, schedule performance, and accountability.

Role

and Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of electrical and controls‑focused engineers
Oversee engineering work related to UL891 switchboards, metal‑clad medium‑voltage switch gear, controls packages, and related electrical equipment
Ensure engineering deliverables are accurate, complete, and released on time to support production schedules
Review and support electrical designs, schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, BOMs, and production documentation
Ensure accurate and complete Bills of Material are created and maintained to support ERP coordination and project execution
Maintain and elevate engineering documentation standards, including drawing revisions, redlines, as‑builts, and project closeout documentation
Provide technical guidance and problem‑solving support to engineering, production, purchasing, quality, sales, and project management teams
Coordinate closely with production personnel to resolve manufacturing questions, drawing issues, material concerns, and design conflicts
Drive accountability through clear task delegation, prioritization, follow‑up, and performance expectations
Collaborate with the Director of Engineering on hiring, performance management, training, process improvement, and team development
Support continuous improvement of engineering standards, design practices, workflows, and documentation processes
Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, vendors, internal departments, and cross‑functional teams
Balance multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
Champion Code Orange, the Kratos creed, by holding yourself and your team to a high standard of values, ownership, accountability, and professionalism

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred; equivalent industry experience may be considered)
5+ years of engineering experience in electrical equipment, power distribution, controls, manufacturing, or a related technical environment
2+ years of direct leadership, supervisory, or technical team‑lead experience preferred
Experience working in a manufacturing or engineered‑to‑order production environment
Working knowledge of electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs, and engineering documentation practices
Experience with CAD tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD 2D, Solid Works, Inventor, or similar platforms
Demonstrated ability to lead, train, mentor, and hold engineering team members accountable
Strong organizational, prioritization, communication, and time‑management skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with production, purchasing, quality, sales, project management, vendors, and customers

Preferred Skills

Experience with UL891 switchboards
Experience with metal‑clad medium‑voltage switch gear
Working knowledge of applicable electrical standards, including UL508A, UL891, NEC/NFPA requirements, and related industry practices
Experience with power distribution equipment, switch gear, switchboards, control panels, protection, metering, relaying, and related componentry
Experience developing and implementing controls solutions and controls packages
Ladder logic or PLC programming experience
ERP experience, particularly related to BOM creation, material planning, and engineering‑to‑production workflows
Experience improving engineering processes, documentation…