Global NPD Director - Electric Grid Innovations

G&W Electric Company

Bolingbrook (IL)

On-site

USD 131,918 - 178,957

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Annual Profit Sharing
Vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
Air-conditioned/heated facility

Job summary

G&W Electric Company is seeking a Director of Global New Product Development to lead the global NPD engineering organization from concept to launch and post-launch monitoring. You will set the technical strategy, own the global NPD plan and budget, and partner with Marketing, GPLMs, Project Management, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to drive an innovative product pipeline for the power grid sector.

The role requires 10+ years in engineering with 7+ in leadership, expertise in

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical required.
  • 10+ years in engineering with 7+ years in a managerial role.
  • Expertise in electrical/electromechanical design, power electronics, and systems integration.
  • Proven track record leading global NPD teams on complex projects.
  • Strong program execution, planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction for the NPD department aligned to business strategy.
  • Own the global NPD strategic plan and budget with partners.
  • Benchmark industry practices and drive NPD process improvements.
  • Lead technical guidance and ensure deliverables meet specs and quality.
  • Develop roadmaps and manage global product development network.

Skills

Strong program execution
Excellent verbal and written comms
Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical

Tools

DFSS and Lean tools
ECNs, BOMs, and PLM systems

Job description

G&W Electric Company is seeking a Director of Global New Product Development to lead the global NPD engineering organization from concept to launch and post-launch monitoring. You will set the technical strategy, own the global NPD plan and budget, and partner with Marketing, GPLMs, Project Management, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to drive an innovative product pipeline for the power grid sector.

The role requires 10+ years in engineering with 7+ in leadership, expertise in

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