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.
### Key Responsibilities
Lead custom equipment projects from requirements review through engineering, manufacturing, testing, shipment, and project completion
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and provide regular project updates
Partner with sales, application engineering, design engineering, supply chain, production, quality, and logistics teams to ensure successful execution
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules while monitoring key milestones
Establish realistic production and delivery timelines based on material availability and manufacturing capacity
Facilitate project kickoff meetings and track action items through completion
Manage engineering revisions, customer change requests, and schedule adjustments
Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT), documentation packages, and shipment readiness
Identify project risks and implement proactive solutions to keep projects on track
Maintain project reports, delivery metrics, and schedule performance data
### Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred
5+ years of project management experience within manufacturing, industrial equipment, or electromechanical environments
Experience managing custom-built or engineered-to-order products
Strong understanding of project scheduling, order management, and long-lead material planning
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications
Experience collaborating with engineering, supply chain, production, and quality teams
Proficiency with ERP systems and project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
Excellent communication, organizational, and customer relationship management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
### Preferred Qualifications
Experience with power distribution equipment, including switchgear, Power Distribution Centers (PDCs), Remote Power Panels (RPPs), Static Transfer Switches (STS), or UPS systems
PMP certification or progress toward certification
Familiarity with UL, NEC, ANSI, or other electrical industry standards
Experience coordinating Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and customer witness testing
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
### What We Offer
Competitive starting salary with higher compensation based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
Collaborative environment that values teamwork and continuous improvement
The opportunity to lead impactful projects supporting industrial and electrical manufacturing operations
