Director of Electrical Engineering

ONWARD SEARCH; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ONWARD SEARCH in Rancho Cordova, CA seeks a Director of Electrical Engineering for an in-office leadership role overseeing a mid-to-senior engineering team driving product launches and operational excellence. You will set engineering strategy, align staffing with project demands, resolve design conflicts, and assure data integrity across systems.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in EE, 8+ years in manufacturing, and deep knowledge of NEC, UL, ANSI, and IEEE, plus strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Experience leading or managing electrical engineering teams.
• Extensive knowledge of NEC, UL, ANSI, and IEEE standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide the electrical engineering team, including staffing and development.
• Develop strategies for project distribution aligned with team capabilities and project demands.
• Address design conflicts across engineering and operational groups.
• Perform high-level reviews of major projects, focusing on cost, risk, and strategic importance.
• Manage the integrity of engineering data, ensuring accuracy and seamless integration with company systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

A leading manufacturing company is hiring a Director of Electrical Engineering to join their Rancho Cordova, CA team. This full-time role offers strategic leadership for electrical engineering functions in an in-office setting, supporting operational excellence and new product launches.

The application deadline for this role is 09/10/2026.

Director of Electrical Engineering Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide the electrical engineering team, including staffing, performance, and development initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategies for project distribution that align with team capabilities and project demands.
• Address technical gaps and resolve design conflicts across different engineering and operational groups.
• Conduct high-level reviews of major projects, focusing on cost, risk, and strategic importance.
• Manage the integrity of engineering data, ensuring accuracy and seamless integration with company systems and processes.

Director of Electrical Engineering Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Prior experience leading or managing electrical engineering teams.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical standards including NEC, UL, ANSI, and IEEE.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.