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G&W Electric Co. · 1 day ago

Electrical Engineering Manager

Bolingbrook, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

G&W Electric Co. is a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions, and they are seeking a New Product Development (NPD) Engineering Manager to lead the development of innovative products from concept through production. This role involves overseeing a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring project execution, and driving technical excellence while fostering a high-performance culture.

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Responsibilities

Be responsible for management of multi-facility global design teams in a Stage-Gate process

Coordinate the activities of mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to complete designs, build test units, and create documentation

Responsible for managing resources within the departmental team to be in line with workload and schedule commitments on projects, delegating/allocating tasks and responsibilities to team members

Develop schedules, coordinate and manage projects of all complexity levels with little to no supervision

Responsible for preparation and monitoring of project budgets in area of responsibility

Responsible for departmental project designs meet requirements of specification and standards while promoting error-proof assembly

Responsible for coordination with specification writers to ensure project feasibility

Ensure design personnel utilize Lean design and manufacturing processes and follow good design control practices

Deliver innovate designs that meet profit, cost, quality, and time-to-market metrics

Oversee construction and testing of prototype components or assemblies as required in the development and approval process

Ensure designs follow established procedures for creation and maintenance of CAD databases and libraries

Participate in the review of engineering drawings prior to the release to manufacture. Responsible for final approval of applicable drawings

Responsible for proactively identifying and mitigating risks to the project

Be responsible for development test plan creation based on D/PFMEA and in line with project specifications, industry standards, and G&W reliability and validation requirements

Responsible for ensuring testing is in line with the test plan and meets or exceeds G&W requirements

Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting on the new and existing products and processes

Work with third party vendors and/or partners to develop high quality, lowest cost design options

Interface with purchasing and vendors in the selection and approval of component parts and assemblies

Prepare written documentation of processes, material requirements, test results and project activity as required. Create / revise G&W standards as needed

Continuously improve engineering processes including DFX, project and product costs, quality, and project lead times

Participate in industry organizations (associations, standards committees, etc) to stay informed of and to influence industry activities

Provide Engineering support to Sales/Marketing and Manufacturing on new and existing products and processes. Help to train departmental teams on the application and customer use of G&W products

Consult with Customer representatives to discuss product requirements and specifications when design or manufacturing problems are involved

Develop direct reports’ work skills to improve department quality, throughput and to reduce scrap/rework. Work with individuals regarding company competencies and personal growth plans

Responsible for rating performance of subordinates against job requirements, established goals, and company competencies

Coaches, mentors and influences others within departmental structure while reinforcing the corporate mission, vision, and values

Educate and mentor to develop technical skill sets

Encourage innovative thought processes and “out of the box” thinking for design and manufacturing processes

May perform other duties as assigned

As a Leader, be responsible for hire/fire decisions; performance appraisals; employee training and development; handles disciplinary problems

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisMedium/High Voltage SystemsProject ManagementDFMEAPFMEACAD DesignTechnical DocumentationInnovationMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ProjectCommunication SkillsMentoring SkillsCreativity

Required

Holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Has 8+ years progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development which includes: Leading highly technical and innovative projects. Desire to be constantly challenged with new problems, Project management, team management, root-cause analysis and computer analysis programs, Medium/high voltage electrical power systems, Leading and reviewing DFMEA, PFMEA, and PPAP process and documents, Leading development projects within a Stage Gate Process

Possesses strong technical knowledge in the following categories per discipline: Mechanical: Molded Components and polycarbonate housings or Mechanism Design, castings, and metal fabricated parts. Electrical: Current and Voltage Sensors, Power Systems (Protection, System Analysis, and System Fault Response)

Demonstrated ability to write/edit technical documents; test reports, engineering standards, industry technical papers

Has excellent communication and mentoring skills

Has proven experience with computers; Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project or equivalents