Senior Director, Engineering Transformation & Scale

nVent; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive and transform engineering across the Engineered Building Solutions business. You will own engineering across multiple sites and build a unified operating model that balances standardization with ETO flexibility.

You will lead cross-functional teams, improve velocity and quality, and partner with program management, product management, and operations to deliver complex customer programs while ensuring compliance and strong customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 15+ years of engineering experience with 8+ years in leadership.
• Experience in engineered-to-order (ETO) or project-based businesses such as control buildings, modular structures, switchgear, or panel shops.
• Strong background in electro-mechanical, structural, and/or electrical systems.
• Proven ability to standardize engineering processes and improve performance in complex environments.
• Systems thinker who can integrate people, process, product and technology.
• Past transformation leadership in multi-site or matrixed engineering organizations.
• Excellent leadership and change-management skills; travel 30–50% in year one.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation to evolve EBS engineering into a unified, scalable framework across sites.
• Standardize end-to-end engineering processes from intake to documentation.
• Build a high-performing, multi-site engineering organization with strong leadership bench.
• Drive a modular product strategy with reusable design elements and configurable platforms.
• Rationalize tools and drive adoption of digital/AI-enabled capabilities.
• Improve lead time, first-pass yield, and build quality while supporting growth.
• Partner with program/product/operations to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Engage customers in key interactions and bids to support business wins.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering Transformation

Multi-site Management

Lean / process improvement

Change Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

nVent is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive and transform engineering across the Engineered Building Solutions business. You will own engineering across multiple sites and build a unified operating model that balances standardization with ETO flexibility.

You will lead cross-functional teams, improve velocity and quality, and partner with program management, product management, and operations to deliver complex customer programs while ensuring compliance and strong customer