Engineering Manager

G&W Electric Co; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401 (k)

Annual Profit Sharing

Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-­-

Job summary

G&W Electric is seeking an ETO Engineering Manager to lead daily order processing, design, and engineering support across North American facilities. You will drive quality improvements and lead time reductions through resource management and continuous improvement of order release processes.

You will mentor the engineering team, ensure compliance with industry standards, and provide cross-functional leadership to deliver reliable power grid solutions while partnering with internal and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering or Relevant Discipline.
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of experience in technical management with continuous improvement mindset to improve office lead time and quality improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and has demonstrated presentation skills to diverse audiences.
• Root Cause Analysis / Problem-Solving strategies.
• ISO Certified Manufacturing Environment Experience.
• Reliability Design Tools: DFM, FMEA, FEA, GD&T, DOE.
• Related power distribution experience.

Responsibilities

• Hold team accountable to maintaining alignment with industry standards (IEEE, NEC, IEC, ANSI, UL, NEMA).
• Identify gaps in existing engineering design standards and resolve them with Engineering staff.
• Provide project and schedule oversight using tools like Smartsheet, JDE, and Tacton.
• Maintain departmental accountability to align with company goals through development of team metrics.
• Mentor and maintain aptitude and quality across engineering team.
• Be a change agent by identifying and resolving root causes through problem solving activities.
• Lead, own, and delegate tasks to provide support for internal and external customers.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and drive value stream thinking across the engineering order process.
• Drive strategic company initiatives through coordinating support and nurturing innovation.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering

Tools

Smartsheet

JDE

Tacton

Job description

The Production Engineering Manager is accountable for the daily order processing, design, and general functional support through our engineering staff located in our North American Manufacturing facilities. This role will be tasked with improving the quality and lead time reductions through resource management and continued improvement of the design and order release processes. This position will require strong communication skills along with the ability to work closely with their functional peers and team members to provide leadership and quality products that may be manufactured within all G&W facilities.

AS ETO Engineering Manager, you will:

• Hold team accountable to maintaining alignment with industry standards (IEEE, NEC, IEC, ANSI, UL, NEMA, etc.)
• Identify gaps in existing engineering design standards and work with Engineering staff to resolve those gaps
• Provide project and schedule oversight, along with other departmental support as needed using global tools created (Smartsheet, JDE, Tacton, etc.)
• Maintain departmental accountability to align with company goals through development of team metrics
• Mentor and maintain aptitude and quality across engineering team
• Be a change agent in department and company by identifying and resolving root causes through problem solving activities
• Lead, own, and delegate tasks to provide support for internal and external customers
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and drive value stream thinking and general improvement initiatives for the entire engineering order process
• Drive strategic company initiatives through coordinating support, supplying communication, strengthening peer relationships, and nurturing innovation
• Be a vector for dispersion and hold accountability regarding key initiatives, new project assignments, and targeted opportunities for improvement

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering or Relevant Discipline
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5 years of experience in technical management with continuous improvement mindset to improve office lead time and quality improvements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and has demonstrated presentation skills to diverse audiences
• Root Cause Analysis / Problem-Solving strategies
• ISO Certified Manufacturing Environment Experience
• Reliability Design Tools
  • Design For Manufacturability (DFM), Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Related power distribution experience

What we offer you:

Typical pay is $130,000 - 155,000 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
• 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

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.

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.