Sr NPD Project Engineer

About the role

The Sr. NPD Project Engineer supports product realization through cross-functional team collaboration. They lead portions of the design process, assist other team members, and ensure project completion on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop schedules and coordinate low-complexity projects with minimal supervision.
• Prepare budgets and define resource needs for projects or parts of projects in their area of responsibility.
• Aid in completing Product Realization Stage Gate Requirements.
• Ensure projects meet specifications and standards, promoting error-proof assembly.
• Create and construct prototypes as needed during the development and approval process.
• Analyze designs of new products and subcomponents using engineering analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development, including experience on highly technical and innovative projects.
• Experience with 3D parametric modeling, finite element modeling, and checking design feasibility in mechanical, thermal, and multi-physics environments.
• Strong technical knowledge in mechanism design, linkages, springs, statics, dynamics, and material properties.
• Familiarity with various manufacturing methods such as casting, machining, molding, stamping, and forming.
• Familiarity with the new product development Stage Gate Process.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with DFMEA and DOE.
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis.
• Ability to use small hand and power tools.
• ProE/Creo and Finite Element analysis experience preferred.
• History of creativity, innovation, and initiative.
• Experience in medium/high voltage electrical power systems and trip-free, stored energy or actuated mechanism design a plus.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Technical writing.
• Technical document reading and interpretation.
• Effective communication (verbal, written, presentations).
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• DFMEA and DOE experience.
• GDT and tolerance stack up analysis.
• Use of small hand and power tools.
• ProE/Creo and Finite Element analysis.

Benefits

Typical pay range is $98,872 – 128,577 annually. Pay is based on 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 including 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, and more.

Pay

Typical pay range is $98,872 – 128,577 annually. Pay is based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including 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.

Company Information

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. We are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to setting the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance, and innovation. We believe that our greatest asset is our employees, and we owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. 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.