Director of Electrical Engineering [83574]

Onward Search; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search in California is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead a manufacturing company's electrical team in Rancho Cordova. The role is in-office and focuses on strategic oversight, design quality, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years of progressive experience, and a track record in leadership, coding standards, and data management, with strong NEC/UL/IEEE knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Experience leading electrical teams or departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level management and strategic oversight of the electrical engineering function, including staffing, development, and resource planning.
• Develop project assignment strategies, balancing workload and complexity across the team.
• Identify and address gaps in coverage, capability, or processes, resolving technical disputes with sound judgment.
• Review large, high-risk projects at an executive level, ensuring design integrity for cost and safety.
• Own and validate the accuracy of engineering data, including drawings, BOMs, and project records.

Skills

Leadership

Codes & standards

Process improvement

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

A prominent manufacturing organization is hiring a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead their electrical engineering team in Rancho Cordova, CA. This full-time, in-office role offers strategic leadership to ensure design quality and operational excellence within a dynamic environment.

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

Director of Electrical Engineering Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level management and strategic oversight of the electrical engineering function, including staffing, development, and resource planning.
• Develop overall project assignment strategies, balancing workload and project complexity across the team.
• Identify and address gaps in coverage, capability, or processes, resolving technical disputes with sound judgment.
• Review large, high-risk projects at an executive level, ensuring design integrity for cost and safety.
• Own and validate the accuracy of engineering data, including drawings, BOMs, and project records.

Director of Electrical Engineering Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Over 8 years of progressive electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Prior leadership or management experience overseeing electrical teams.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards such as NEC, UL, ANSI, IEEE.
• Proven experience developing or improving engineering processes, standards, and data management practices.