NPD Engineering Manager
The New Product Development (NPD) Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of innovative products from concept through production, ensuring they meet performance, quality, cost, and schedule goals. This role oversees and mentors a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture and actively developing technical talent to support both product needs.
The NPD Engineering Manager plays a critical role in driving technical excellence, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration with product management, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
As an NPD Engineering Manager you will:
•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. This job will be evaluated on these decisions.
We are looking for someone who:
•Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or 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:
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Mechanical: Molded Components and polycarbonate housings or Mechanism Design, castings, and metal fabricated parts.
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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.
•Preferably has been a published author and/or involvement in industry publications.
•Ideally has a history of creativity, innovation, and initiative. A self-starter driven to learn new methodologies.
What we offer you:
Typical pay is $111,828 – 148,113 annually.
Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.
This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program
G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
•Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
•Short and Long-Term Disability
•Health club membership program and reimbursement
•Employee Assistance Program
•Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
About G&W Electric
Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.
Learn more about our company by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtAhsdYeUQ
G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!
G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.
•G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Bolingbrook, IL
Full-time
$111,828-$148,113
