Senior Manufacturing Project Manager –… at Qualdoc · Marietta

Senior Manufacturing Project Manager – Electrical Systems

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Location: Marietta, OH Starting Salary: $120,000/year (Compensation may be higher based on experience.)

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Project Manager to oversee custom electrical equipment projects from initial customer requirements through final production, shipment, and project completion. This role requires strong leadership, organization, and communication skills to successfully coordinate multiple departments while ensuring projects remain on schedule and meet customer expectations.

The ideal candidate has experience managing engineered-to-order manufacturing projects and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead custom manufacturing projects from project kickoff through final delivery and closeout
• Serve as the primary contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate activities across sales, application engineering, design engineering, procurement, production, quality, logistics, and other internal teams
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules while tracking key milestones
• Establish delivery schedules based on production capacity and material availability
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings and monitor action items through completion
• Manage engineering revisions, customer change requests, and schedule adjustments
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), project documentation, and shipment readiness
• Identify project risks early and implement solutions to minimize schedule or cost impacts
• Maintain project reports, schedule updates, delivery metrics, and overall project documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred
• Five or more years of project management experience within manufacturing, electrical equipment, or electromechanical industries
• Experience managing engineered-to-order (ETO) or custom manufacturing projects
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, order management, and long-lead material planning
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and single-line electrical diagrams
• Experience working closely with engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams
• Proficiency with ERP systems and project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
• Excellent communication, customer relationship, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting power distribution equipment including switchgear, PDCs, RPPs, STS, UPS systems, or similar products
• PMP certification or active pursuit of certification
• Knowledge of UL, NEC, ANSI, or other electrical industry standards
• Experience coordinating Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and customer witness testing
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Team-oriented, collaborative work environment
• Stable, fast-paced manufacturing organization with challenging and rewarding projects