WP74006072 Range Burner Spark Igniter Electrode sparking in wrong spot

Brand: Jenn Air
Model Number: JDS9860CDB01
Main Symptom: E burner not lighting
What happens & when: When trying to light the E burner, the spark igniter sparks below the mounting bracket - not from the tip of the electrode. This is a new igniter, replacing one that was 20 years old and non-functioning. Not sure why I was asked to post here, but Jellah from APP said to post my issue here.

If the burner head and the top panel where the burner head sits are thoroughly cleaned, especially near the electrode, does the problem persist?