Sr. Manager, Project Engineering and Engineering Operations
About The Position
The Sr. Manager, Project Engineering and Engineering Operations is responsible for integrated project execution within engineering. This role formally leads Project Engineering, driving the execution and integration of engineering work from project intake through release. The position ensures priority and quality alignment across Project Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering to deliver accurate, consumable, and on-time outputs that support predictable manufacturing flow. The role works closely with the Director of Engineering to support execution within the engineering organization and provide day-to-day leadership continuity when needed. This is not a passive coordinator role; this role actively drives execution and outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
- 10 years of engineering experience
- 5+ years of leadership experience
- Experience managing managers, not just individual contributors
- Experience managing a multi-discipline engineering team, driving execution in a project-based/high-mix, fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong ability to drive accountability and follow-through within a team
- Demonstrated ability to operate with urgency and discipline
- Practical understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering workflows
- Clear communicator who can work effectively with peers in other departments
- Prior experience in LV and MV switchboard/switchgear design
Nice To Haves
- Ability to communicate clearly person to person, coach direct and indirect employees, and collaborate at all levels.
- Firm knowledge of UL 891 and familiarity with other UL Standards as well as applicable medium voltage standards as deployed by Kratos
- ERP experience and knowledge
- Strong attention to detail both at a macro and micro level; ability to see the big picture.
- Logical approach to problem-solving with the fortitude to work a challenge through resolution
- 5+ years of Engineering experience or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Project Engineering team, setting clear expectations for ownership, pace, and accountability
- Decide project priorities across engineering functions to ensure schedule adherence and engineering standards are met
- Establish and reinforce consistent practices for managing engineering deliverables across all internal engineering groups
- Drive day-to-day execution from project intake through release
- Maintain clear visibility to schedules and ensure commitments are met
- Identify risks early and take action to keep projects on track, escalating as necessary to resolve gaps
- Drive alignment across Project Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering to ensure coordinated execution
- Ensure consistent use of systems and tools to maintain visibility, tracking, and accountability throughout project cycles
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering deliverables and performance
- Lead problem solving and resolution on active projects
- Work with peers across the organization to ensure smooth transition of engineering deliverables to operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
