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SMT Inc.

Product Owner / Director of Engineering – Critical Power

SMT Inc.

Product Owner leading mechanical engineering at Rise Power Systems, specializing in mission-critical power distribution equipment. Overseeing product development, compliance, and team leadership for electrical systems.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering for low-voltage power distribution equipment, including product development, design standards, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical EngineeringProduct DevelopmentSolidWorksPower Distribution EquipmentCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills
Mechanical EngineeringProduct DevelopmentThermal DesignDesign-for-ManufacturingCAD ModelingBOM DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous ImprovementEngineering StandardsTechnical Specifications
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
SolidWorksPDM/PLM SystemsEngineering Documentation Processes
Industry Keywords
Low-Voltage Power DistributionSwitchgearBusbar SystemsUL StandardsNEC StandardsIEC StandardsANSI Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define product vision, roadmap, and lifecycle strategy for low-voltage power distribution equipment
  • Own and prioritize product development initiatives in partnership with Product Management, Sales, and Operations
  • Translate customer and market requirements into detailed technical product specifications
  • Drive platform standardization and modular product architecture to improve scalability and reduce engineering lead time
  • Support customer engagement, technical reviews, and go-to-market activities including documentation, training, and product positioning
  • Lead mechanical engineering activities for enclosures, busbar systems, cable management, structural assemblies, and thermal solutions
  • Establish mechanical engineering standards, design practices, and development processes
  • Develop and review CAD models, drawings, and BOMs for production
  • Ensure designs meet requirements for thermal performance, structural integrity, manufacturability, and serviceability
  • Drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM), cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate closely with electrical engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and field service teams
  • Lead design reviews and coordinate execution across disciplines
  • Oversee prototyping, testing, validation, and product release activities
  • Support project execution for custom and standard product configurations
  • Manage engineering changes and continuous product improvement efforts
  • Ensure products meet applicable UL, NEC, IEC, and ANSI standards
  • Support certification activities, testing, and regulatory submissions
  • Monitor field performance and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Establish robust documentation and quality processes to support scalable growth

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; advanced degree preferred
  • 8+ years of experience in power distribution equipment, switchgear, or related low-voltage electrical products
  • Experience leading mechanical engineering development for mission-critical electrical equipment
  • Strong understanding of PDUs, RPPs, switchboards, busbar systems, and thermal/mechanical design considerations
  • Experience with product ownership, platform development, or product strategy responsibilities
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks, PDM/PLM systems, and engineering documentation processes
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fully Remote
  • Health insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities