Electrical Manufacturing Project Manager

Qualdoc; Marietta, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package.

Career growth opportunities.

Collaborative and fast-paced / growth‑

Job summary

Qualdoc, located in Marietta, OH, is seeking an Electrical Manufacturing Project Manager to lead custom electrical equipment programs from requirements to closeout. You will coordinate engineering, production, testing, and logistics while maintaining schedules and ensuring on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing project management, expertise with engineered-to-order projects, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management or related field.
• 5+ years PM experience in manufacturing, electrical equipment or electromechanical environments.
• Experience with engineered-to-order or custom manufacturing projects.
• Strong scheduling, order management and long-lead material coordination.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, single-line diagrams and specs.
• Experience with ERP and scheduling tools; cross‑functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication, organization and customer management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from requirements through production, testing, shipment and closeout.
• Serve as main customer contact and coordinate with sales, design, supply chain and QA.
• Create and maintain schedules, milestones, and action items.
• Establish delivery timelines based on material availability and capacity.
• Lead kickoff meetings and track follow-ups.
• Manage change requests and related schedule impacts.
• Coordinate FATs, documentation and shipment readiness.
• Identify risks and lead corrective actions.
• Maintain reports and on-time delivery metrics.

Skills

Project management

Engineering drawings

ERP systems

MS Project

Smartsheet

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

ERP systems

Job description

Electrical Manufacturing Project Manager

Location: Marietta, OH
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $120,000/year, with higher compensation available based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee custom electrical equipment projects from initial requirements through engineering, production, testing, shipment, and closeout. This role leads cross-functional coordination, customer communication, scheduling, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through engineering, procurement, production, testing, shipment, and closeout.
• Serve as the main customer contact throughout the project.
• Coordinate with sales, application and design engineering, supply chain, production, quality, and logistics teams.
• Create and maintain project schedules, milestones, and action items.
• Establish delivery timelines based on material availability and production capacity.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and track follow-up items.
• Manage customer change requests, engineering changes, and related schedule impacts.
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), documentation packages, and shipment readiness.
• Identify project risks and lead corrective actions.
• Maintain project reports, schedule updates, and on‑time delivery metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, electrical equipment, or electromechanical environments.
• Experience with engineered-to-order or custom manufacturing projects.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, order management, and long‑lead material coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, single‑line diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Experience working with engineering, supply chain, production, and quality teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with switchgear, PDCs, RPPs, STS, or UPS systems.
• PMP certification or active pursuit of certification.
• Knowledge of UL, NEC, ANSI, or related electrical standards.
• Experience coordinating FATs and customer witness testing.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and fast‑paced manufacturing environment.