Senior Director, Engineering - EBS

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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 implement the strategy to evolve EBS engineering into a unified, scalable framework spanning multiple sites, balancing standardization with ETO responsiveness. Standardize Engineering Processes: Establish consistent, end-to-end engineering processes from intake and quoting through development, release, and documentation, improving efficiency, accuracy, and consistency. Develop a High-Performing Organization: Build a flexible, multi-site engineering organization with stronger resource sharing, clear roles, and robust leadership bench strength and succession planning. Drive Modular Product Strategy: Transition the business toward modular, configurable platforms with standardized architectures and reusable design elements while maintaining customer-specific flexibility. Enable Tools & Digital Capability: Rationalize engineering tools and drive adoption of digital and AI-enabled solutions to improve productivity, design reuse, and overall engineering efficiency. Deliver Engineering Performance: Improve important measures including lead time, efficiency, first-pass yield, and overall build quality while supporting business growth and backlog execution. Strengthen Multi-Functional Execution: Partner closely with program management, product management, operations, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of complex customer programs. Drive Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean and structured problem-solving to engineering processes, increasing efficiency, scalability, and predictability across the organization. Engage Customers & Support Growth: Represent engineering in key customer interactions, bids, and blocking issues, ensuring technical excellence and responsiveness support business wins. Ensure Quality & Compliance: Maintain strong engineering rigor, ensuring all builds meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements across all sites. YOU HAVE: 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. WE HAVE: A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful c