WL - Electrical Engineer

Ward Leonard.; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Leonard, a leader in AC & DC rotating equipment, seeks a technically skilled engineer to drive product design, analysis, and optimization. You will perform EM analyses, develop testing protocols, and support sales with cost-effective design improvements.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to NOFORN requirements are essential. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering in a manufacturing environment, with focus on continual improvement, data integrity in ERP systems, and

Qualifications

• BSEE with 3–7 years rotating machinery experience preferred.
• Knowledge of noise, vibration & harshness principles in rotating machinery.
• Familiarity with motor manufacturing processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Experience in a LEAN environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead product design and performance analysis across electromagnetic, thermal, and insulation systems.
• Develop testing protocols and evaluate results with field feedback for improvements.
• Support sales efforts and participate in product quoting and cost-effective modifications.
• Develop BOMs and product costing; transfer engineering data to ERP/BOM systems.
• Lead Kaizen events to improve value stream and efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to modify existing products to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure NOFORN data handling compliance and documentation.

Skills

Electromagnetic analysis

First Principles

Problem solving

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Lean practices

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Education

BSEE

Tools

ANSYS RMxprt

MotorCAD

Maxwell

SolidWorks

EPDM

Visual ERP

Job description

Purpose

To provide project and technical leadership in the development of AC & DC rotating equipment ensuring the company's leadership position in the market

Essential Functions

Primary Responsibilities

• Product design and performance: Electromagnetic analysis (ANSYS RMxprt/MotorCAD and Maxwell a plus), thermal loading, insulation systems, power systems, and others as required.
• Utilize First Principles in analyzing and evaluating preliminary designs, prototypes, and production units to support qualification, testing, and troubleshooting
• Develop performance testing protocols and evaluate results along with field feedback to affect product improvements as necessary to achieve optimum performance, customer satisfaction, and cost objectives.
• Be an integral team member to develop new products and modify existing products to meet customer requirements.
• Provides technical assistance to support sales efforts.
• Support product quoting activities. Determine applicability of existing products, develop cost effective modifications to similar designs, and develop new products to support growth.
• Develop bills of materials and product costing using various design and product data management tools (Solid Works, EPDM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (Visual) systems.
• Assure accurate transfer of engineering data into the ERP system.
• Assist or lead teams in problem identification, correction, and verification.
• Participate in Kaizen events to improve value stream
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Physical / Safety / Time Allocation

• Job requires sitting at a desk doing normal office work, including phone communications and using a computer. Also involves standing and walking in an office and a manufacturing facility. May be required to assist in production and testing of new products or product improvements.
• Spends approximately 70% of time working at a desk in a normal office environment.
• Spends about 30% of time on work away from desk, including going out into shop and discussing manufacturing issues with Manufacturing Department personnel. Must wear eye protection and any other required personal protective equipment while on the shop floor.

Education / Experience

• BSEE, minimum of 3 to 7 years of experience (rotating machinery experience a plus).
• Reasonable knowledge of noise, vibration & harshness principles as applied to rotating machinery.
• Reasonable knowledge of the various manufacturing processes used in motor production.
• Familiarity with mechanical motor design a plus
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential to convey issues and progress on activities.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven analytical skills and problem-solver
• Proficient knowledge and use of MS Office Suite
• Experience in a LEAN environment a plus
• Must possess the ability to build peer relationships as well as work independently
• Must be action oriented, ethical in value, and have a strong customer focus

Travel

• Less than 5% of time to support customers.