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Job Description
Who is GrayMatter
We're the Thinkers who make machines speak. We're the Doers who make their stories matter. At GrayMatter, we uncover the industrial intelligence buried in clipboards, legacy systems, and human memory. We discover it, transform it, and turn it into insight. From the drill press to the boardroom, we help you think smarter and do better—by listening to the machines you already trust. And that's where you come in. GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Six core values make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight. We are seeking a Panel Shop Supervisor / Designer to lead our design and fabrication team while supporting the design, assembly, and delivery of electrical control panels and related control structures. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibility and serves as a key partner to engineering, project management, and production teams to ensure high-quality solutions for our customers.
Location:
Onsite at 9082 Bond St, Overland Park, KS 66214
General Job Duties:
Lead and supervise panel shop design and fabrication personnel, including scheduling, hiring, performance management, and day-to-day operations, while obtaining and maintaining UL 508A Manufacturer Technical Representative (MTR) certification.
Design electrical control panels and related control structures, including layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams, component selection, enclosure sizing, and control circuits ranging from 24VDC and 120VAC to limited 480VAC three-phase applications.
Develop and review quotations, Bills of Materials, drawings, and project documentation while ensuring compliance with UL 508A, NEC, IEC, NFPA, and internal quality standards.
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, technicians, and external organizations to support fabrication, resolve technical issues, incorporate field changes, and deliver customer requirements.
Perform design reviews, oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), maintain revision control, and promote safe work practices throughout the panel shop environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering Technology, Drafting, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in control panel design, electrical drafting, or a similar industrial environment, with working knowledge of industrial automation systems, electrical schematics, and wiring practices.
Ability to interpret and apply electrical codes and standards, maintain project documentation, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively across engineering and operations teams.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is a plus but not required.
Ability to review and inspect panels on the shop floor.
Occasionally lift or move components up to 25 lbs.
Ability to work around electrical equipment safely.
Preferred:
UL 508A panel design experience and/or current or previous
UL 508A MTR
certification.
Familiarity with panel shop fabrication processes and basic PLC programming platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities and working within industrial automation, manufacturing, or systems integration environments.
Featured Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
401(k) with up to 4% company match
Paid holidays and time off
