Electrical and Electronics New Product Development Lead

Rise People; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Electrical and Electronics New Product Development Lead in Calgary, AB. This role involves managing product development initiatives for electrical and electronic products, guiding the development team, and aligning with market needs. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in product development, electrical manufacturing, and relevant design qualifications, ensuring the company's offerings remain competitive and innovative.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Product Development / New Product Introduction.
• 5+ years in Electrical Manufacturing industry experience.
• P Eng. Designation or pursuit of.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of new electrical/electronic offerings.
• Coordinate and support field inquiries regarding electrical issues.
• Develop and implement company processes related to electrical offerings.

Skills

Expert MS Office skills

Understanding of electrical codes (NEC)

Product design and customization

Market needs assessment

Education

Engineering Degree (Electrical or Electronics)

Advanced Management or Business Degree

Tools

Autodesk CAD

Inventor Electrical

Job description

Electrical and Electronics New Product Development Lead

Calgary, AB Electrical Full-time Oct 22, 2024

The Electrical and Electronics New Product Development Lead will provide strategic support and vision (using the appropriate team resources) to further advance product development initiatives for both electrical and electronic products when it comes to the development of new products and understanding market trends and needs. This will include managing the electrical development team, close interaction with Evans’ Customers, Sales, Marketing and Product Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain engineering policies and practices.
• Manage the development of new electrical / electronic offerings being done primarily by external vendors (possibility of developing internal capability).
• Work closely with Product Development, Sales, Marketing and Business Development teams to understand market demand and opportunities and develop new product and services offerings accordingly.
• Support Sales, Project Management, Design and our Customers in developing project specific electrical and electronic solutions.
• Coordinate and manage support of field inquiries regarding electrical issues for existing customers and product installations.
• Create proposal, design and manufacturing standards for the respective departments.
• Incorporate all the electrical offerings in the 3D systems to be used by all internal departments. Work closely with Product Development and the Global Vault manager to ensure the electrical designs and sub-assemblies are accurate and reflect the offerings in the ERP system.
• Develop and implement company processes as related to electrical offerings.
• Work closely with the Marketing Department to guide product development (improvement) based on market requirements.
• Provide technical product / project direction to Sales, Project Management and Manufacturing.
• Define, maintain, and ensure accuracy in Evans product standards (including value engineering).
• Manage the Electrical Development team.
• Continuously evaluate the product offering in terms of relevance, features, efficiency and provide appropriate updates / upgrades as needed.

Qualifications

• P Eng. Designation or pursuit of.
• Expert MS Office skills related to field of study or equivalent.
• Execution of daily operational tasks in all aspects of the role.
• Understanding of various electrical codes (NEC) and the implications on our products and services (including potential liability).
• Interact with all relevant stakeholders and formulate the interactions into tangible action items or strategic initiatives.
• Hands-on product design including development of new products and job specific customization.
• Understanding market needs and developing adequate solutions to meet them.
• Communicate new products and service offerings throughout the organization including technical manuals, sales manuals, marketing material and other.

Education / Experience

• Engineering Degree (Electrical or Electronics Engineering).
• Advanced Management or Business Degree optional.
• 5+ years Product Development / New Product Introduction / Management of New Development Process (min).
• 5+ years Electrical Manufacturing industry experience (min).
• Experience with Autodesk CAD / Inventor Electrical.
• Experience or knowledge with basic programming, firmware and control logic.
• Expert MS Office skills related to field of study or equivalent.

Evans is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our mission is to ensure that our workforce is both diverse and inclusive.

We seek employees from a diverse talent group; if you are a member of a minority population, we encourage you to apply at Evans!

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