Design Project Leader

Electrex • Wichita, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Electrex Design Project Leaders: Harnessing Innovation for the Machines That Move the World. Lead as a Design Project Leader (DPL) where your impact defines how OEM projects are designed, delivered, and trusted. Work directly with OEMs, guiding teams to engineer harness solutions that outperform expectations. At Electrex, everything is in-house—design to production—giving OEM partners direct access to the people who make it happen. We power industries like turf, recreation, public utilities, construction, and agriculture with electrical solutions that keep the world moving. Our promise: Better. Right. Pain Free. Beyond harness design, we deliver integrated value—streamlined supply chains, aligned teams, and life cycle support that drives lasting trust. We welcome strong applicants in the Wichita, KS area and beyond. (Visa sponsorship not available.)

Requirements

• 5+ years of engineering project management experience; manufacturing support background strongly valued.
• Engineering degree (electrical, mechanical, or related).
• Knowledge of wire harness design and manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Proven project management experience leading engineering design initiatives from concept through delivery, ensuring technical excellence and customer alignment.
• Strong background using eCAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, Arcadia).
• Demonstrated track record of leading cross-functional teams from engineering, sales, supply chain and production to successful outcomes (10+ members, 3–5 direct reports).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with success in listening actively, engaging effectively, and cultivating shared understanding with OEM or manufacturing partners.
• On-site presence with a people-first leadership style

Responsibilities

• Lead OEM Projects: Partner directly with customers in turf, recreation, utilities, construction, and agriculture to design and estimate solutions that solve real-world challenges.
• Guide Teams: Lead a cross-functional group of 10–15 contributors, with 3–5 direct reports, ensuring collaboration across engineering, operations, and sales.
• Raise the Standard: Drive estimating turnaround (<10 days) and accuracy (≥90%) while embedding supply chain strategies that optimize cost, risk, and manufacturability.
• Elevate the Experience: Serve as the trusted technical partner to OEM customers, leading high-value projects and aligning output with customer needs.
• Optimize Resources: Forecast staffing, tools, and training to scale design capabilities efficiently.
• Deliver Improvement: Implement lean processes, reduce costs, and create measurable value for both Electrex and our customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level