Director of Engineering - Modular E-House & Power Systems

SMT Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; Full time

Job description

About the Company

Rise Power Systems is a manufacturer-in‑launch of UL 845 Motor Control Centers, UL 1558 Metal‑Enclosed Switchgear, and Modular E‑House solutions. We combine structural and sheet metal fabrication expertise with purpose‑built electrical assembly to deliver pre‑engineered power infrastructure for industrial, oil & gas, water/wastewater, and utility markets.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet, and life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO, flex time, and paid holidays

Position Summary

The Director of Engineering is responsible for end‑to‑end ownership of the modular E‑House product line, from concept and design standards through fabrication, integration, testing, and delivery. This role owns the technical definition, manufacturing strategy, and commercial performance of E‑House solutions, including integrated MCCs, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, transformers, and auxiliary systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Define E‑House platform architecture, including layouts, structural standards, and integration zones
• Develop standardized design templates to reduce engineering effort and enable scalable configurations
• Own fabrication and assembly standards to ensure consistency and manufacturability
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), incorporating production feedback for continuous improvement
• Ensure products meet all applicable UL and regulatory compliance requirements
• Partner with Program Management to align Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain on execution
• Support and contribute to execution of scope, cost, and schedule across programs
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and support customer design and system integration discussions for major pursuits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 10+ years in power systems or modular manufacturing
• Experience with E‑House or integrated electrical systems

Preferred

• General Contractor/Building Construction experience
• Experience with MCCs, switchgear, and PDUs
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor)
• Background in EPC project environments as a buyer or supplier
• Familiarity with modular construction or skid‑mounted electrical systems