Engineering Manager, ETO Solutions
The Production Engineering Manager is accountable for the daily order processing, design, and general functional support of engineering staff located in our North American manufacturing facilities. This role will be tasked with improving quality and reducing lead times through resource management and continuous improvement of the design order release processes. This position requires 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 them
- 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
- 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
- Strong problem-solving skills
Preferred Experience:
- Project Management
- Change Management Experience
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- 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.
Learn more about our company by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtAhsdYeUQ
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- At least 5 years of experience in technical management
- Continuous improvement experience and mindset focused on improving lead time and quality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated presentation skills with diverse audiences
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Project management experience
- Change management experience
- Continuous improvement initiatives experience
- Root cause analysis and problem-solving strategy experience
- Experience in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment
- Experience with design reliability tools including DFM, FMEA, FEA, GD&T, or DOE
- Power distribution experience
What We Do
G&W Electric designs power-grid equipment and solutions for utilities and commercial and industrial customers. Its portfolio includes switchgear, reclosers, overhead switches, sensors, system-protection equipment, power-grid automation, and transmission and distribution cable accessories. The company also provides engineering and technical support, commissioning, equipment inspection, and training, helping customers improve grid reliability, protect mission-critical operations, and modernize power distribution through customized, thoroughly tested solutions.
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