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Director of Engineering - Royal Switchgear

Royal Switchgear Manufacturing, LLC, 4251 Turin Drive, Bessemer, Alabama, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Take your next career step with Royal Switchgear Manufacturing (a Maclean Power Systems Company), a leader in engineering, design, and manufacturing of critical electrical infrastructure solutions. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Director of Engineering who is responsible for driving operational performance through planning, organizing and directing of the Engineering departments. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented team player with strong analytical skills, a process improvement mindset, detail orientation, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Location: Onsite - Bessemer, Alabama

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and direct the actions of an onsite engineering department as well as a 3rd party engineering team in India.
• Communicates with other departments and vendors on technical matters as required.
• Providing support for Sales, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Designing products based upon the interpretation of IEEE specifications, customer specifications, and acceptable manufacturing processes.
• Providing supervision/development of Engineering personnel
• Assisting in business planning.
• Reviewing or developing BOMs to meet customer product requirements.
• Training RSMC personnel and sales agents regarding product design.
• Maintaining good working relationships with peers in all departments.
• Specifying and documenting the requirements for materials, processes, and products including all Engineering documentation (drawings, certified test reports, computer work documentation, etc.)
• Properly using, caring for, and maintaining acquisition of tools, instruments, factory equipment, test equipment, and office equipment required to perform job tasks.
• Maintaining extensive internal contact with all departments, contact with agents, customers, vendors, and IEEE committees as directed including technical presentations.

What You’ll Need to Excel in This Role

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited school required.
• 5+ years of relevant business and 3+ years supervisory experience required.
• Self-motivation with a positive, adaptive, and success-seeking mentality.
• Working knowledge of Engineering principles, IEEE specifications and test methods.
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer hardware and software experience in CAD and CNC programming.
• Professional Engineering certification is desirable but not required.
• MBA is desirable but not required.
• Timely and well-organized communicator.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP systems, INFOR SyteLine is a plus.
• Power and/or electrical system knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills with a high-level of attention to detail and business process
• Strong skills in developing and presenting performance metrics reports
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with others
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data
• Ability to prepare and present comprehensive reports
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting information
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed as needed
• WMS experience and knowledge preferred
• ERP system knowledge (JD Edwards preferred)

MPS offers a competitive compensation package; including a bonus potential based on company performance and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with employer match, employer-paid disability and more...

For Us, For Family. Surround yourself with fun, energetic, and hard-working professionals who are dedicated to achieving Mission Zero; zero safety or environmental incidents.

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.

Royal Switchgear Manufacturing, LLC, 4251 Turin Drive, Bessemer, Alabama, United States of America