Director of Engineering

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Rise Power Systems is a manufacturer-in-launch of UL 845 Motor Control Centers, UL 1558 Metal-Enclosed Switchgear, and Modular E-House solutions. We combine structural and sheet metal fabrication expertise with purpose-built electrical assembly to deliver pre-engineered power infrastructure for industrial, oil & gas, water/wastewater, and utility markets.

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet, and life insurance
• Short term and long-term disability
• 401k with company match
• PTO, Flex time, and paid holidays

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Engineering is responsible for end-to-end ownership of the modular E-House product line, from concept and design standards through fabrication, integration, testing, and delivery. This role owns the technical definition, manufacturing strategy, and commercial performance of E-House solutions, including integrated MCCs, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, transformers, and auxiliary systems.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define E-House platform architecture, including layouts, structural standards, and integration zones
• Develop standardized design templates to reduce engineering effort and enable scalable configurations
• Own fabrication and assembly standards to ensure consistency and manufacturability
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), incorporating production feedback for continuous improvement
• Ensure products meet all applicable UL and regulatory compliance requirements
• Partner with Program Management to align Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain on execution
• Support and contribute to execution of scope, cost, and schedule across programs
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and support customer design and system integration discussions for major pursuits

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 10+ years in power systems or modular manufacturing
• Experience with E-House or integrated electrical systems

PREFERRED

• General Contractor/Building Construction experience
• Experience with MCCs, switchgear, and PDUs
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor)
• Background in EPC project environments as a buyer or supplier
• Familiarity with modular construction or skid-mounted electrical systems