Senior Director, Engineering - EBS

About the role

We are seeking a senior engineering leader to drive transformation and improvement in our EBS engineering operations. This role will be responsible for leading a multi-site engineering organization, implementing standardization, and enabling scale while maintaining customer responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the strategy to evolve EBS engineering into a unified, scalable framework spanning multiple sites, balancing standardization with ETO responsiveness.
• Establish consistent, end-to-end engineering processes from intake and quoting through development, release, and documentation, improving efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Build a flexible, multi-site engineering organization with stronger resource sharing, clear roles, and robust leadership bench strength and succession planning.
• Transition the business toward modular, configurable platforms with standardized architectures and reusable design elements while maintaining customer-specific flexibility.
• Rationalize engineering tools and drive adoption of digital and AI-enabled solutions to improve productivity, design reuse, and overall engineering efficiency.
• Improve important measures including lead time, efficiency, first-pass yield, and overall build quality while supporting business growth and backlog execution.
• Partner closely with program management, product management, operations, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of complex customer programs.
• Apply Lean and structured problem-solving to engineering processes, increasing efficiency, scalability, and predictability across the organization.
• Represent engineering in key customer interactions, bids, and blocking issues, ensuring technical excellence and responsiveness support business wins.
• Maintain strong engineering rigor, ensuring all builds meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements across all sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; a Master's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 15+ years of engineering experience, with 8+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in engineered-to-order (ETO) or project-based businesses such as control buildings, modular structures, switchgear, panel shops, or similar.
• Strong background in electro-mechanical, structural, and/or electrical systems.
• Consistent track record in standardizing engineering processes and improving performance in complex, project-based environments.
• Systems thinker who can integrate people, process, product, and technology into a cohesive operating model.
• Proven track record to lead transformation in complex, fragmented environments.
• Experience leading multi-site or matrixed engineering organizations.
• Excellent leadership and social skills. Ability to influence key partners with a heavy emphasis on change leadership.
• Ability to travel domestically 30%, and up to 50% the first year in role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a project-driven, engineered-to-order (ETO) business.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical, structural, and/or electrical systems.
• Experience in building and managing multi-site engineering organizations.
• Proven ability to drive standardization and continuous improvement in engineering processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and implementation.
• Leadership and change management.
• Process improvement and standardization.
• Project management and execution.
• Technical expertise in electro-mechanical, structural, and/or electrical systems.
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment.

Benefits

At nVent, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
• An employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Back-up care services.
• Paid time off including volunteer time.
• A well-being program.
• Legal & identity theft protection.