Director of Engineering Modular E-House Fabrication & Integration in Raleigh, North Carolina at SMT INC

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

· Competitive Pay based on experience

· 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