Senior Manufacturing Project Manager – Electrical Systems

Electrical Manufacturing Project Lead
Location: Marietta, Ohio
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Pay: Starting at $120,000/year (higher compensation available based on experience)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Manufacturing Project Lead to oversee custom industrial equipment projects from initial planning through final delivery. This role is responsible for coordinating engineering, procurement, production, quality, and logistics activities while serving as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.
The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and experienced in managing complex engineered products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Lead custom manufacturing projects from project kickoff through final delivery and closeout • Serve as the primary contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle • Coordinate activities across sales, application engineering, design engineering, procurement, production, quality, logistics, and other internal teams • Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules while tracking key milestones • Establish delivery schedules based on production capacity and material availability • Facilitate project kickoff meetings and monitor action items through completion • Manage engineering revisions, customer change requests, and schedule adjustments • Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), project documentation, and shipment readiness • Identify project risks early and implement solutions to minimize schedule or cost impacts • Maintain project reports, schedule updates, delivery metrics, and overall project documentation
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred • Five or more years of project management experience within manufacturing, electrical equipment, or electromechanical industries • Experience managing engineered-to-order (ETO) or custom manufacturing projects • Strong understanding of project scheduling, order management, and long-lead material planning • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and single-line electrical diagrams • Experience working closely with engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams • Proficiency with ERP systems and project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet • Excellent communication, customer relationship, organizational, and problem-solving skills • Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Experience supporting power distribution equipment including switchgear, PDCs, RPPs, STS, UPS systems, or similar products • PMP certification or active pursuit of certification • Knowledge of UL, NEC, ANSI, or other electrical industry standards • Experience coordinating Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and customer witness testing • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles
• Competitive compensation based on experience • Comprehensive benefits package • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement • Team-oriented, collaborative work environment • Stable, fast-paced manufacturing organization with challenging and rewarding projects