Engineering Operations Manager — LFG Manufacturing

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.

Requirements

• 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.

About Us

LFG designs, manufactures, transports, and installs switchboards and critical power equipment. We saw a problem the industry accepted as normal—year-long manufacturing lead times—and built our own solution. Backed by more than 25 years of nationwide construction experience, our team brings a field perspective to everything we build, because we've been on the other side of a late delivery. Our 208,000-square-foot facility houses every stage of production under one roof, bringing teams together in a collaborative environment with modern workspaces and a state-of-the-art gym, fitness, and rock-climbing center. We invest in our people, support work-life balance, and believe the best solutions come from teams that enjoy building better together. For builders, by builders. Learn more at LFG.us.