Manufacturing Project Manager – Electrical Equipment
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Location: Columbus, OH
Starting Salary: $100,000/year (Compensation may be higher based on experience.)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Project Manager to oversee custom electrical equipment projects from order release through production, shipment, and completion. This role serves as the central coordinator between engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, and operations to ensure projects are completed on schedule and meet customer requirements.
This position is best suited for someone with formal Project Manager experience leading manufacturing or engineered product projects. Candidates whose project management experience was only a small part of another role are unlikely to be successful in this position.
What You'll Do
Manage multiple manufacturing projects from order entry through fabrication, assembly, testing, shipment, and closeout
Develop project schedules, monitor milestones, and adjust timelines as production priorities change
Coordinate activities between engineering, purchasing, production, quality, logistics, and operations teams
Track project progress and identify risks that could impact cost, quality, or delivery schedules
Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and status reports
Lead project meetings and ensure action items are completed on time
Communicate project updates, schedule changes, and potential issues to leadership and internal stakeholders
Coordinate recovery plans when material shortages, production delays, or other challenges arise
Monitor manufacturing capacity and collaborate with production leaders to support scheduling decisions
Work with supply chain teams to monitor material availability and resolve procurement issues
Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve scheduling, throughput, and project execution
Manufacturing Environment
Projects may involve custom electrical and power distribution equipment, including:
- Switchgear
- Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
- Remote Power Panels (RPPs)
- Static Transfer Switches (STSs)
- Modular power systems
- Electrical enclosures
- Busbar systems
- Other engineered electrical products
The Project Manager will coordinate activities across sheet metal fabrication, busbar fabrication, welding, machining, mechanical assembly, testing, and final shipment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field (equivalent experience will also be considered)
3–7 years of experience serving in a dedicated Project Manager role within manufacturing, production, or industrial operations
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience using Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems
Ability to build strong relationships across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and leadership teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting engineered electrical products such as switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, electrical enclosures, busbar systems, or control panels
Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining, mechanical assembly, and production scheduling
Experience working in Engineer-to-Order (ETO) or Configure-to-Order (CTO) manufacturing environments
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and manufacturing routing structures
PMP certification or formal project management training
Success in This Role
Successful candidates will be able to:
- Deliver projects on schedule
- Maintain strong communication with internal teams and leadership
- Identify project risks early and implement effective solutions
- Keep manufacturing activities aligned with customer delivery requirements
- Improve project execution through proactive planning and continuous process improvement
