Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
8+ years in industrial manufacturing or field engineering, with 5+ years in Lean Manufacturing or Quality Assurance.
Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution systems and switchgear assembly.
Familiarity with NFPA 70E safety standards and electrical testing protocols.
Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to adapt to workflow changes and prioritize tasks effectively.
Demonstrated sense of urgency and ownership in processes.
Responsibilities
Establish and execute the site's Quality Assurance Plan and QC framework for switchgear manufacturing.
Design comprehensive Inspection & Test Plans and quality documentation.
Draft clear Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for assembly and testing.
Conduct regular operational audits to ensure compliance with QA standards and specifications.
Track and report on key Quality KPIs and lead corrective action initiatives.
Evaluate and monitor contract vendor training providers.
Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities in shop-floor operations.
Map material and information flows to design leaner production processes.
Lead process improvement initiatives like Kaizen events and root-cause problem-solving.
Act as a subject matter expert on electrical switchgear assembly and safety standards.
Benefits
Travel opportunities within designated territory, up to 50%.
Structured bonus plan based on performance.
Supportive work environment fostering continuous improvement.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Build Site-Wide QC Infrastructure: Establish and execute the site's initial Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) and Quality Control (QC) framework for electrical switchgear manufacturing.
Develop Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs): Design comprehensive ITPs, point-of-assembly check sheets, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) guidelines, and final quality sign-off documentation.
Standardization & Documentation: Draft clear, step-by-step Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Method of Procedures (MOPs), and Work Instructions to ensure standardized assembly, wiring, busbar fitting, and testing.
Operational Audits & Compliance: Conduct regular operational and quality audits across regional facilities to verify compliance with internal QA standards, customer specifications, and industry codes.
Quality Reporting & Metrics: Establish, track, and report on key Quality KPIs (e.g., First Pass Yield, Scrap/Rework rates, Customer Defect Rates) and lead corrective/preventive action initiatives (CAPA).
Develops, supports, evaluates, and monitors contract vendor training providers.
Waste Elimination: Identify and systematically eliminate non-value-added activities across shop-floor operations (excess inventory, overproduction, unnecessary motion, material waiting time, and scrap).
Value Stream Mapping: Map current-state material and information flows across switchgear production lines to design and execute leaner, high-throughput future states.
Process Improvement Leadership: Lead Kaizen events, 5S implementations, visual factory setups, and root-cause problem-solving (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D) to resolve manufacturing bottlenecks and quality escapes.
Act as a shop-floor SME on electrical switchgear assembly, protection & control wiring, transformer/breaker integration, and NFPA 70E electrical safety standards.
Required Education & Technical Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent relevant field experience).
Manufacturing Experience: 8+ years total experience in an industrial manufacturing or field engineering setting, with 5+ years focused directly on Lean Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, or Continuous Improvement.
Switchgear / Power Systems Knowledge: Strong background in electrical power distribution systems, low/medium voltage switchgear assembly, circuit breakers, relays, transformers, and protection & controls.
Regulatory & Safety Standards: Working knowledge of NFPA 70E safety standards and electrical testing protocols.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.
Must be able to adjust to changes in workflow, prioritize as needed, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrate strong sense of urgency and ownership of their process.
Must demonstrate a team player mindset.
Must be willing to travel within designated territory regularly and outside of the territory occasionally. Travel is scheduled and during a M-F work week.
Additional Information
Travel: Up to 50%
Compensation: $105,000-$147,000 w/bonus plan
Physical Demands: Occasionally lifting 25lbs. Position sits completing computer and phone work.
