Manufacturing Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager II

Manufacturer of Custom UL891 Switchboards & UL67 Panelboards

Full-time, On-site: Union, New Jersey

Salary Commensurate with Experience

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The Company & Opportunity

Our client is a third- family-owned, US manufacturer with a 75-year legacy of power system engineering excellence. They take pride in being a long standing pillar of the power distribution industry, and their current chapter is the most exciting yet. Under new leadership that stepped in five years ago, the organization has transformed into a high-growth industry leader, outcompeting global giants through speed, flexibility, and engineering excellence.

The organization has recently expanded to a footprint to meet record-breaking demand across data centers, healthcare, and renewable energy. They've recently acquired a second state-of-the-art production facility as part of a broader strategic initiative to expand capabilities and build the systems of the company's future.

Here, you will work in a fast-paced environment alongside industry veterans on critical electrical infrastructure products - critical to grid resilience - while having a direct impact on the production floor.

The Role

This is a high-impact role for a technically grounded Project Manager who wants to be at the center of a rapidly scaling operation. You'll serve as the primary liaison for complex, engineered-to-order projects, bridging the gap between customers, engineering design, manufacturing, and final delivery. Reporting to the Project Manager Supervisor, you'll ensure every customer project is executed to order, on time, and within budget.

Primary Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Plan and direct all activities for designated engineering projects, ensuring goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and quality standards.
• Technical Interpretation: Evaluate customer specifications and drawings to create accurate bills of materials (BOM).
• Design & Submittal Review: Review engineering submittals for technical and contractual accuracy and oversee the initial design of electrical distribution equipment.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate daily with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to move projects through the production lifecycle.
• Customer Advocacy: Provide direct post-sales support, managing change orders, resolving site-level challenges, and coordinating final deliveries.

Who We’re Looking For

Must Have:

• Industry Experience: 5+ years of experience within the power distribution technology sector, ideally with low- or medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, circuit breakers, transfer switches, PDUs, etc.
• Technical Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Compliance Mastery: Working knowledge of relevant UL standards (UL891, UL1558, UL67, UL50 or UL50E).
• PMP , not required

Note: This is a full time onsite role in Union, New Jersey, to ensure tight coordination with local engineering and manufacturing teams.