Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager - Electrical Distribution Equipment

Houston, TX (on-site, 5x days a week)

$150K - $180K Base 15% bonus

Relocation support available

About the Opportunity

A PE-backed custom manufacturer of electrical distribution and controls equipment, boasting some of the fastest lead times for top clients in Commercial, Industrial, Data Center, Renewable, Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Retail markets.

They are now seeking an Engineering Manager to lead its growing Houston-based Engineering team.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll take ownership of a team of ~5 mechanical and electrical engineers and play a critical role in improving execution, accountability, and cross-functional alignment within a face-paced Made-to-Order factory environment.

Transferrable Experience Welcome

This role will focus on Low Voltage Panelboards & Switchboards, however any Electrical Equipment Manufacturing product experience is welcome (i.e Transformers, UPS Systems, E-Houses, etc).

*Either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering backgrounds are fully acceptable.

Why This Role Stands Out

• True Leadership Impact - step into a team that needs strong on-site direction and mentorship
• High Visibility - this is a non bureaucratic company culture, and you'll be able to work closely across Operations, Sales, Project Management, and Supply Chain up to Executive Leadership
• Broad Candidate Scope - strong emphasis on leadership and ETO experience over exact product match

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of ~5 electrical and mechanical engineers on-site
• Drive performance management through KPIs, metrics, and accountability
• Improve cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Operations, PM, Sales, and Supply Chain
• Reduce errors and improve execution impacting both the shop floor and customers
• Establish urgency, ownership, and strong communication within the engineering team
• Support ongoing growth and scaling of the Houston operation

What We're Looking For

• Proven people leadership experience (team management, KPIs, performance tracking)
• Background in an engineered-to-order (ETO) environment (custom designs vs. standard products)
• Experience in a manufacturing or factory setting
• Strong understanding of low/medium voltage power distribution (or similar adjacent equipment)
• Ability to operate cross-functionally and build credibility on the shop floor
• Comfortable leveraging engineering metrics, dashboards, and data to drive accountability

Highly Preferred (But Not Required)

• Direct experience with LV/MV switchgear, panelboards, or switchboards
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or vendor-driven 3D design tools

This is the opportunity to step into the high-growth electrical distribution industry being fueled AI-led data center growth for years to come.

If you're a hands-on engineering leadership leader from an Engineered-To-Order electrical manufacturing environment, this role is for you!