nVent

Electrical Solutions

SeniorDirector,Engineering-EBS

$245–355k ~AI est. Madison, Wisconsin, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Director, Engineering - EBS at nVent. Skills: Engineering leadership, Process standardization, Organizational transformation. Lead engineering transformation. Define strategy for EBS engineering”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve engineering velocity; Improve engineering quality; Improve engineering capacity; Improve speed; Improve quality; Improve repeatability; Maintain flexibility; Improve efficiency; Improve accuracy; Improve consistency; Strengthen resource sharing; Improve productivity; Improve design reuse; Improve engineering efficiency; Improve scalability; Improve predictability

Industry & Context.

Electrical Solutions
Problems you'll solve

Structured problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

30% domestic travel, Up to 50% travel first year

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree, 15+ years engineering experience, 8+ years leadership experience, Experience in engineered-to-order businesses, Experience in electro-mechanical systems, Experience in structural systems, Experience in electrical systems, Track record standardizing engineering processes, Track record improving performance, Systems thinker, Proven track record to lead transformation, Experience leading multi-site organizations, Experience leading matrixed engineering organizations, Excellent leadership skills, Excellent social skills, Ability to influence key partners, Heavy emphasis on change leadership

Nice to Have

Master's degree or equivalent experience

What You'll Do.

Lead engineering transformation

Define strategy for EBS engineering

Implement strategy for EBS engineering

Standardize engineering processes

Establish consistent engineering processes

Develop high-performing organization

Build flexible engineering organization

Drive modular product strategy

Transition business toward modular platforms

Enable tools and digital capability

Rationalize engineering tools

Drive adoption of digital solutions

Drive adoption of AI solutions

Deliver engineering performance

Improve first-pass yield

Improve build quality

Support business growth

Support backlog execution

Strengthen multi-functional execution

Partner with program management

Partner with product management

Partner with operations

Partner with commercial teams

Drive continuous improvement

Apply Lean principles

Apply structured problem-solving

Support business growth

Represent engineering in customer interactions

Represent engineering in bids

Represent engineering in blocking issues

Ensure technical excellence

Ensure responsiveness

Maintain engineering rigor

Ensure builds meet codes

Ensure builds meet standards

Ensure builds meet regulatory requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Matrixed environment; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Influence key partners

Process & Methodology

Project-based businesses

Full Job Description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. At nVent, we are a leading provider of engineered control buildings and electrical equipment enclosures, supporting mission-critical applications across power utilities, data centers, and infrastructure markets. Our solutions are highly customized and often integrate sophisticated electrical systems including control panels, switchgear, and cabling. As a project-driven, engineered-to-order (ETO) business, we deliver high-touch, tailored solutions to long-standing customers with demanding technical and schedule requirements. The business is scaling rapidly, including the integration of multiple sites across nVent Trachte and the Avail EPG acquisition. To support this growth, we are evolving from a fragmented, site-based model toward a more unified and scalable engineering system—improving speed, quality, and repeatability while maintaining flexibility. We are seeking a senior engineering leader to lead and transform engineering across the Engineered Building Solutions (EBS) business. This role owns engineering across multiple sites and is accountable for both execution and transformation. The successful candidate will build a unified engineering operating model across people, process, product, and technology—enabling scale while maintaining strong customer responsiveness. ## This role requires a leader who can: * Drive standardization without losing ETO flexibility * Build a high-performance, multi-site engineering organization * Improve engineering velocity, quality, and capacity * Operate effectively across a matrixed environment The role demands equal strength in critical thinking and hands-on execution, with a strong bias for results. ## WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: * **Lead Engineering Transformation: **Define and i

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