Senior Director, Engineering – EBS

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Senior Engineering Leader responsible for transforming engineering processes across multiple sites in an electrical solutions firm. Focus on standardization while ensuring flexibility and customer responsiveness.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeMadison • North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and implement the strategy to evolve EBS engineering into a unified, scalable framework spanning multiple sites, balancing standardization with ETO responsiveness
Establish consistent, end-to-end engineering processes from intake and quoting through development, release, and documentation, improving efficiency, accuracy, and consistency
Build a flexible, multi-site engineering organization with stronger resource sharing, clear roles, and robust leadership bench strength and succession planning
Transition the business toward modular, configurable platforms with standardized architectures and reusable design elements while maintaining customer-specific flexibility
Rationalize engineering tools and drive adoption of digital and AI-enabled solutions to improve productivity, design reuse, and overall engineering efficiency
Improve important measures including lead time, efficiency, first-pass yield, and overall build quality while supporting business growth and backlog execution
Partner closely with program management, product management, operations, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of complex customer programs
Apply Lean and structured problem-solving to engineering processes, increasing efficiency, scalability, and predictability across the organization
Represent engineering in key customer interactions, bids, and blocking issues, ensuring technical excellence and responsiveness support business wins
Maintain strong engineering rigor, ensuring all builds meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements across all sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering; a Master's degree or equivalent experience is preferred
15+ years of engineering experience, with 8+ years in a leadership role
Experience in engineered-to-order (ETO) or project-based businesses such as control buildings, modular structures, switchgear, panel shops, or similar
Strong background in electro-mechanical, structural, and/or electrical systems
Consistent track record in standardizing engineering processes and improving performance in complex, project-based environments
Systems thinker who can integrate people, process, product, and technology into a cohesive operating model
Proven track record to lead transformation in complex, fragmented environments
Experience leading multi-site or matrixed engineering organizations
Excellent leadership and social skills
Ability to influence key partners with a heavy emphasis on change leadership
Ability to travel domestically 30%, and up to 50% the first year in role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Critical illness and accident insurance
Life insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
Caregiver, personal and parental leave
Back-up care services
Paid time off including volunteer time
Well-being program
Legal & identity theft protection

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering processesmodular platformsconfigurable platformsLean methodologyelectro-mechanical systemsstructural systemselectrical systemsproject managementchange leadershipperformance improvement

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinfluenceproblem-solvingcollaborationstrategic thinkingresource sharingsuccession planningcustomer interactionteam alignment

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringMaster's degree (preferred)