Manufacturing Project Manager – Electrical Equipment

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Location: Columbus, OH
Starting Salary: $100,000/year (Compensation may be higher based on experience.)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Project Manager to oversee custom electrical equipment projects from order release through production, shipment, and completion. This role serves as the central coordinator between engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, and operations to ensure projects are completed on schedule and meet customer requirements.

This position is best suited for someone with formal Project Manager experience leading manufacturing or engineered product projects. Candidates whose project management experience was only a small part of another role are unlikely to be successful in this position.

### What You'll Do

Manage multiple manufacturing projects from order entry through fabrication, assembly, testing, shipment, and closeout

Develop project schedules, monitor milestones, and adjust timelines as production priorities change

Coordinate activities between engineering, purchasing, production, quality, logistics, and operations teams

Track project progress and identify risks that could impact cost, quality, or delivery schedules

Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and status reports

Lead project meetings and ensure action items are completed on time

Communicate project updates, schedule changes, and potential issues to leadership and internal stakeholders

Coordinate recovery plans when material shortages, production delays, or other challenges arise

Monitor manufacturing capacity and collaborate with production leaders to support scheduling decisions

Work with supply chain teams to monitor material availability and resolve procurement issues

Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve scheduling, throughput, and project execution

### Manufacturing Environment

Projects may involve custom electrical and power distribution equipment, including:

Switchgear
Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
Remote Power Panels (RPPs)
Static Transfer Switches (STSs)
Modular power systems
Electrical enclosures
Busbar systems
Other engineered electrical products

The Project Manager will coordinate activities across sheet metal fabrication, busbar fabrication, welding, machining, mechanical assembly, testing, and final shipment.

### Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field (equivalent experience will also be considered)

3–7 years of experience serving in a dedicated Project Manager role within manufacturing, production, or industrial operations

Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience using Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems

Ability to build strong relationships across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and leadership teams

### Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting engineered electrical products such as switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, electrical enclosures, busbar systems, or control panels

Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining, mechanical assembly, and production scheduling

Experience working in Engineer-to-Order (ETO) or Configure-to-Order (CTO) manufacturing environments

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and manufacturing routing structures

PMP certification or formal project management training

### Success in This Role

Successful candidates will be able to:

Deliver projects on schedule
Maintain strong communication with internal teams and leadership
Identify project risks early and implement effective solutions
Keep manufacturing activities aligned with customer delivery requirements
Improve project execution through proactive planning and continuous process improvement

Manufacturing Project Manager – Electrical Equipment

Manufacturing Project Manager – Electrical Equipment

Position Overview

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