Sr. NPD Project Engineer

About the role

The Sr NPD Project Engineer will support product realization through cross-functional team collaboration. Responsible for managing portions of the new product design process.

Responsibilities

• Leading portions of the design process, completing assigned tasks, assisting other members of the team, and helping to ensure project completion in accordance with the schedule.
• Developing schedules, coordinating and managing low complexity projects of with little to no supervision.
• Preparing budgets and defining resource needs for projects or parts of projects in area of responsibility.
• Aiding in the completion of the Product Realization Stage Gate Requirements.
• Ensuring that project meets requirements of specifications and standards, while promoting error-proof assembly.
• Creating project plans and completing inside and outside programs.
• Constructing and prototyping components or assemblies as required in the development and approval process.
• Reviewing data and ensuring that sing is in line with the project plan and pre-s calculations and meets or exceeds G&W requirements.
• Performing engineering analysis in the design of new products and their subcomponents.
• Conducting formal root cause analysis and troubleshooting on the new and existing products and processes.
• Preparing written documentation of processes, material requirements, project results and activity as required.
• Interacting with purchasing and vendors in the selection and approval of component parts and assemblies.
• Providing Engineering support to Sales/Marketing and Manufacturing on new and existing products and processes.
• Consulting with Customer representatives to discuss product requirements and specifications when design or manufacturing problems are involved.
• Giving direction to supporting personnel such as Engineers, Designers, and Technicians.
• Following established procedures for creation and maintenance of CAD databases and libraries.
• Participating in the review of engineering drawings prior to the release to manufacture. Ensuring final approval of applicable drawings.
• Ensuring that selected parts and processes meet project and company goals for cost efficiency and reliability.
• Performing other duties as assigned possibly.

  Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 5+ years progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development to include:
    • Experience working on highly technical and innovative projects with demonstrated ability to be constantly challenged with new problems.
    • Experience with 3D parametric modeling.
    • Experience with running finite element modeling and checking design feasibility within mechanical, thermal and multi-physics environment.
    • Strong technical knowledge required in mechanism design, linkages, springs, statics, dynamics and material properties.
    • Familiarity with various manufacturing methods to include casting, machining, molding, stamping and forming.
    • Familiarity with new product development Stage Gate Process.
    • The ability to write technical documents, like S reports, engineering standards and technical papers.
    • The ability to read and interpret technical standards.
    • The ability to effectively communicate (verbal, written, presentations) across all levels of the organization.
    • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Experience with DFMEA and DOE.
    • Experience with GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis.
    • The ability to use small hand and power tools.
    • ProE/Creo and Finite Element analysis.
    • A history of creativity, innovation, and initiative.
    • Experience in medium/high voltage electrical power systems.
    • Experience with trip free, stored energy or actuated mechanism design.

  Qualifications

  • Strong technical knowledge required in mechanism design, linkages, springs, statics, dynamics and material properties.
  • Familiarity with various manufacturing methods to include casting, machining, molding, stamping and forming.
  • Familiarity with new product development Stage Gate Process.
  • The ability to write technical documents, like S reports, engineering standards and technical papers.
  • The ability to read and interpret technical standards.
  • The ability to effectively communicate (verbal, written, presentations) across all levels of the organization.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with DFMEA and DOE.
  • Experience with GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis.
  • The ability to use small hand and power tools.
  • ProE/Creo and Finite Element analysis.
  • A history of creativity, innovation, and initiative.
  • Experience in medium/high voltage electrical power systems.
  • Experience with trip free, stored energy or actuated mechanism design.

  Skills

  • 3D parametric modeling.
  • Finite element modeling.
  • Design of new products and their subcomponents.
  • Engineering analysis.
  • Root cause analysis.
  • Tracing and troubleshooting.
  • Technical writing.
  • Technical document preparation.
  • Interactions with purchasing and vendors.
  • Engineering support to Sales/Marketing and Manufacturing.
  • Consultation with Customer representatives.
  • Direction to supporting personnel.
  • Review of engineering drawings.
  • Creation and maintenance of CAD databases and libraries.
  • GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis.
  • Use of small hand and power tools.
  • ProE/Creo and Finite Element analysis.

  Benefits

  Typical pay is $115,000 - 145,000 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 Vacations Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

  Pay

  Typical pay is $115,000 - 145,000 annually. Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

  Schedule

  General Office Environment, PC use Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less) Stooping Standing Heavy Lifting (frequent 25 lbs +)

  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. Learn more about our company by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtAhsdYeUQ

  What We Offer You

  • Typical pay is $115,000 - 145,000 annually.
  • 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.
  • Vacations.
  • Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

  Physical Demands / Working Conditions

  General Office Environment, PC use Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less) Stooping Standing Heavy Lifting (frequent 25 lbs +)

  Company Information

  • Founded in 1905.
  • Global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions.
  • Passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity.
  • Culture focused on employee success, fostering an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.
  • Learn more about our company by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtAhsdYeUQ.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  G&W Electric is 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.

  VEVRAA Federal Contractor

  G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.