Project Manager, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer

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Manufacturer of Custom UL891 Switchboards & UL67 Panel boards

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Salary Commensurate with Experience

Our client is a third-generation family-owned, US manufacturer with a 75-year legacy of engineering excellence. While they take pride in our history as a pillar of the American power distribution industry, their current chapter is the most exciting yet. Under new leadership that stepped in five years ago, the organization has transformed into a high-growth industry leader, outcompeting global giants through speed, flexibility, and engineering excellence.

They aren t just filling orders; they are expanding a national footprint. To meet record-breaking demand across data centers, healthcare, and renewable energy, they recently acquired a second state-of-the-art production facility. This expansion is part of a broader strategic initiative to expand capabilities and build the systems of the future rather than just maintaining the status quo.

Here, you will work in a high-technical environment alongside industry veterans on tangible, essential products - from EV charging infrastructure to critical grid resilience - all while having a direct impact on the production floor.

This is a high-impact role for a technically grounded Project Manager who wants to be at the center of a rapidly scaling operation. As Project Manager II, you will serve as the primary mission control for complex, custom-engineered projects, bridging the gap between a signed contract and final delivery.

Reporting directly to the Project Manager Supervisor, you will lead the coordination between customers, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure every project is executed with precision, on time, and under budget.

• Project Leadership: Plan and direct all activities for designated projects, ensuring goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and quality standards.
• Technical Interpretation: Evaluate customer specifications and drawings to create accurate bills of materials (BOM).
• Design & Submittal Review: Review engineering submittals for technical and contractual accuracy and oversee the initial design of electrical distribution equipment.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate daily with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to move projects through the production lifecycle.
• Customer Advocacy: Provide direct post-sales support, managing change orders, resolving site-level challenges, and coordinating final deliveries.

Must Have:

• Industry Expertise: 5+ years of experience within the LV/MV Switchboard, Panel board, or Switchgear manufacturing industry.
• Technical Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Compliance Mastery: Strong working knowledge of electrical distribution systems and UL standards (UL891, UL1558, UL67, UL50/E).
• Operational Excellence: High proficiency in Excel and the ability to navigate ERP systems for order entry and material tracking.

Note:

This is a full time onsite role in Union, NJ, to ensure tight coordination with our local engineering and manufacturing teams.