Project Manager - Electrical Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager – Electrical Manufacturing

Location: Marietta, OH
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: Starting at $[starting rate] , higher depending on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a  Project Manager to oversee custom electrical equipment projects from initial requirements through engineering, manufacturing, testing, shipment, and closeout. This role is ideal for an experienced project professional who can coordinate multiple teams, manage customer expectations, and keep complex manufacturing projects on schedule.

Power distribution industry experience is strongly relevant to this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through  requirements capture, engineering, procurement, production, testing, shipment, and closeout .
• Serve as a primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate activities across  Sales, Application Engineering, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and Logistics .
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules and monitor critical milestones.
• Establish achievable delivery dates based on  material availability and production capacity .
• Lead project kickoff meetings and maintain action-item tracking.
• Manage customer change requests, engineering changes, and related schedule impacts.
• Coordinate  Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) , documentation packages, and shipment readiness.
• Identify project risks early and drive timely resolution.
• Maintain project reporting, schedule information, and  on-time delivery metrics .
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining priorities and execution discipline.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in  Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, electrical equipment, or electromechanical environments.
• Experience managing  engineered-to-order or custom manufacturing projects .
• Strong understanding of  project scheduling, order management, and long-lead material coordination .
• Ability to read and interpret  engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications .
• Experience working cross-functionally with  engineering, supply chain, production, and quality teams .
• Proficiency with  ERP systems and project scheduling tools such as  MS Project or Smartsheet .
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer management skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple complex projects at the same time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with power distribution equipment such as  switchgear, PDCs, RPPs, STS, or UPS systems .
• PMP certification or active pursuit of certification.
• Familiarity with  UL, NEC, ANSI , or related electrical industry standards.
• Experience coordinating  FATs and customer witness testing .
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a project management professional with electrical manufacturing experience who wants to take ownership of complex  power distribution and engineered-to-order projects from concept through delivery.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.