Director of Electrical Engineering [83577]

Onward Search; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead the Rancho Cordova, CA team in an in-office setting. This role directs electrical engineering functions for manufacturing initiatives and new product launches, aligning with operational excellence and strategic objectives.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years in industrial settings, plus proven leadership of engineering teams and deep knowledge of NEC, UL, ANSI and IEEE standards.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical standards (NEC/UL/ANSI/IEEE)

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.