Engineering Manager- Product Development

New Product Development Engineering Manager

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 products that expand the company’s offerings and deliver world‑class solutions to customers.

• Management of multi‑facility global design teams in a Stage‑Gate process.
• Guide, coach and mentor project‑ and function‑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. Coordinate with specification writers to ensure project feasibility.
• Ensure engineering team utilizes Lean design and manufacturing processes and follows good design control practices.
• Deliver innovative designs that meet profit, cost, quality, and time‑to‑market metrics.
• Oversee validation and testing of components, systems or assemblies as required in the development and approval process.
• Ensure designs follow established procedures for creation and maintenance of CAD databases and libraries, including final approval of applicable drawings.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to the project.
• Develop test plans based on D/PFMEA in line with project specifications, industry standards, and G&W reliability and validation requirements.
• Work with third‑party vendors and partners to develop high‑quality, lowest‑cost design options.
• Prepare written documentation of processes, material requirements, test results, and project activity as required. Create or 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 to stay informed of and influence industry activities.
• Provide engineering support to Sales/Marketing and Manufacturing on new and existing products and processes. Help train departmental teams on application and customer use of G&W products.
• Develop direct reports’ work skills to improve departmental quality, throughput and reduce scrap/rework. Work with individuals on competencies and personal growth plans.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, 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 program experience.
• Experience with medium/high voltage electrical power systems.
• Experience leading and reviewing DFMEA, PFMEA, and PPAP processes and documents.
• Experience developing projects within a Stage‑Gate Process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project or equivalents.

• 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 fault response).
• Demonstrated ability to write/edit technical documents; test reports, engineering standards, industry technical papers.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

• Light lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less).
• Stooping.
• Standing.
• General office environment with PC use.

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. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.