Electrical Engineering Manager

NPD Engineering Manager

The New Product Development (NPD) Engineering Manager leads end-to-end development of innovative products from concept through production, ensuring they meet performance, quality, cost, and schedule goals. This role mentors a multidisciplinary engineering team, driving technical excellence, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration with product management, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.

• Manage multi-facility global design teams in a Stage-Gate process.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to complete designs, build test units, and create documentation.
• Allocate resources, delegate tasks, and manage project schedules.
• Develop schedules, coordinate and manage projects of all complexity levels with little to no supervision.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, ensuring departmental designs meet requirements.
• Promote error-proof assembly and lean design/manufacturing processes.
• Deliver innovative designs that meet profit, cost, quality, and time‑to‑market metrics.
• Oversee prototype construction and testing.
• Ensure CAD database and library compliance.
• Review and approve engineering drawings.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Lead test plan creation based on D/PFMEA, ensuring test compliance.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting on products and processes.
• Collaborate with vendors on high‑quality, low‑cost design options.
• Interface with purchasing for component selection and approval.
• Prepare documentation and create/ revise G&W standards.
• Continuously improve engineering processes.
• Participate in industry organizations to stay informed.
• Support Sales/Marketing and Manufacturing on products and processes.
• Consult with Customer representatives on product requirements and specifications.
• Develop direct reports’ skills and performance.
• Rate subordinates’ performance against job requirements.
• Coach, mentor, and influence others in the department.
• Educate and mentor to develop technical skill sets.
• Encourage innovative thought processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years 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.
• Medium/high voltage electrical power systems.
• Leading and reviewing DFMEA, PFMEA, and PPAP process and documents.
• Leading development projects within a Stage Gate Process.
• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical (molded components, castings, metal fabricated parts) and electrical (current and voltage sensors, power systems, protection).
• Demonstrated ability to write/edit technical documents and test reports.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Proven experience with computers;
  Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project or equivalentsli>
• Preferred: published author and/or industry publications involvement.
• Ideally: history of creativity, innovation, and initiative.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Short and Long‑Term Disability.
• Life Insurance.
• Health club membership program and reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 401(k).
• Annual Profit Sharing.
• Vacation.
• Air‑conditioned/heated state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility.

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Our culture focuses on employee success, fostering an entrepreneurial environment where everyone can thrive. Learn more about our company and watch a video of our manufacturing facility.

G&W Electric is a proud 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 is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.