Engineering Operations Manager

LFG Manufacturing; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LFG Manufacturing seeks an Engineering Operations Manager to lead design, development, and continuous improvement of our custom switchboard products. You will guide a team of Switchboard Designers to ensure high performance, safety, and manufacturability.

In this role you will oversee low- and medium-voltage design activities, drive standardization, and partner across Manufacturing, Testing, and Product Support to deliver robust solutions on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in low or medium voltage switchboard/switchgear design with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, including utility metering.
• Solid knowledge of UL, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, IEEE codes.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of switchboard designers, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
• Oversee all design activities for low-voltage switchboards, junction boxes, busways, and related assemblies, ensuring accuracy and manufacturability.
• Drive continuous improvement in product design for cost, quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, templates, and best practices aligned with UL, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, and IEEE codes.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Testing, and Product Support to ensure seamless project execution.
• Review and approve complex design packages, one-lines, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and submittals.
• Plan capacity, forecast resource needs, and prioritize engineering projects with leadership.
• Support new product development initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies for integration into Power Design’s product line.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Electrical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Industry standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Position

Ready to lead a team that’s shaping the future of electrical power distribution? We’re looking for an Engineering Operations Manager to oversee the design, development, and continuous improvement of LFG Manufacturing’s custom switchboard products. This role will guide a team of Switchboard Designers, ensuring our equipment meets the highest standards of performance, safety, and manufacturability.

About LFG

The LFG mission was created to drive innovation in switchgear manufacturing and design. With our engineering expertise, collaboration, and customer partnerships, we’re providing cutting-edge solutions that power the future of construction and electrical distribution.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of switchboard designers, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
• Oversee all design activities for low-voltage switchboards, junction boxes, busways, and related assemblies — ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in product design for cost, quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, templates, and best practices aligned with UL, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, and IEEE codes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Testing, and Product Support teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Review and approve complex design packages, one-lines, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and submittals.
• Partner with leadership to plan capacity, forecast resource needs, and prioritize engineering projects.
• Support new product development initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies for integration into Power Design’s product line.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in low or medium voltage switchboard/switchgear design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Deep understanding of electrical distribution systems, including utility metering and component selection.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and codes (UL, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, IEEE).
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.

At LFG, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. LFG believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.