Senior Director, Engineering – EBS

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the strategy to evolve EBS engineering into a unified, scalable framework spanning multiple sites, balancing standardization with ETO responsiveness
• Establish consistent, end-to-end engineering processes from intake and quoting through development, release, and documentation, improving efficiency, accuracy, and consistency
• Build a flexible, multi-site engineering organization with stronger resource sharing, clear roles, and robust leadership bench strength and succession planning
• Transition the business toward modular, configurable platforms with standardized architectures and reusable design elements while maintaining customer-specific flexibility
• Rationalize engineering tools and drive adoption of digital and AI-enabled solutions to improve productivity, design reuse, and overall engineering efficiency
• Improve important measures including lead time, efficiency, first-pass yield, and overall build quality while supporting business growth and backlog execution
• Partner closely with program management, product management, operations, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of complex customer programs
• Apply Lean and structured problem-solving to engineering processes, increasing efficiency, scalability, and predictability across the organization
• Represent engineering in key customer interactions, bids, and blocking issues, ensuring technical excellence and responsiveness support business wins
• Maintain strong engineering rigor, ensuring all builds meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements across all sites

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; a Master's degree or equivalent experience is preferred
• 15+ years of engineering experience, with 8+ years in a leadership role
• Experience in engineered-to-order (ETO) or project-based businesses such as control buildings, modular structures, switch gear, panel shops, or similar
• Strong background in electro‑mechanical, structural, and/or electrical systems
• Consistent track record in standardizing engineering processes and improving performance in complex, project-based environments
• Systems thinker who can integrate people, process, product, and technology into a cohesive operating model
• Proven track record to lead transformation in complex, fragmented environments
• Experience leading multi‑site or matrixed engineering organizations
• Excellent leadership and social skills
• Ability to influence key partners with a heavy emphasis on change leadership
• Ability to travel domestically 30%, and up to 50% the first year in role

• engineering processes
• modular platforms
• configurable platforms
• Lean methodology
• electro‑mechanical systems
• structural systems
• electrical systems
• project management
• change leadership
• performance improvement

• leadership
• communication
• influence
• problem‑solving
• collaboration
• strategic thinking
• resource sharing
• succession planning
• customer interaction
• team alignment

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Master's degree (preferred)