Position Summary:

The New Product Development Engineering Manager is responsible for managing the design of new products for manufacturing at G&W Electric Co. This work includes leading projects and a team of Engineers to design new to the world products that will allow G&W Electric Co. to expand on its product offerings and deliver world-class solutions to its customers.  

Primary/Essential Responsibilities: 

• Management of multi-facility global design teams in a Stage-Gate process.
• Guide, coach and mentor project and functional based engineering team.
• Preparation and monitoring of project budgets in the area of responsibility.
• Ensure 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 engineering team utilize Lean design and manufacturing processes and follow good design control practices.
• Deliver innovative designs that meet profit, cost, quality, and time-to-market metrics.
• Oversee validation and testing of components/system or assemblies as required in the development and approval process.
• Ensure designs follow established procedures for the creation and maintenance of CAD databases and libraries including final approval of applicable drawings.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to the project.
• Development of test plan creation based on D/PFMEA and in line with project specifications, industry standards, and G&W reliability and validation requirements.
• Work with third-party vendors and/or partners to develop high-quality, lowest-cost design options.
• 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.
• 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.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Power Engineering
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development leading highly technical and innovative projects.
• Project management, team management, root-cause analysis, and computer analysis programs
• Experience with Medium/high voltage electrical power systems
• Experience leading and reviewing DFMEA, PFMEA, and PPAP process and documents
• Experience developing projects within a Stage-Gate Process
• Proven experience with computers; Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, or equivalents.

Knowledge and Skills:

• 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.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions: 

• General Office Environment, PC use
• Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)    
• Stooping          
• Standing