Mechanical Design Engineer II

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Bolingbrook, IL, USA
In-Office
75K-97K Annually
Mid level
Energy • Utilities • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Designs custom overhead and underground switchgear products, leading moderately complex design projects from communication and scheduling through delivery. Applies industry and internal standards, supports customers, mentors design team members, contributes to feasibility and product development, and resolves root causes through continuous improvement. Collaborates with manufacturing, supply chain, application engineering, and other departments while providing technical support and maintaining design quality.
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Mechanical Design Engineer II

The Mechanical Design Engineer II within our Production Engineering team is responsible for designing customer specified custom switchgear products to our G&W’s quality standard. This position will specialize in our entire catalog of overhead and underground switchgear products. G&W is excited to engage a self-motivated and results-oriented individual to join our fast-paced, collaborative work environment that offers consistent learning opportunities and problem-solving experience

As a Mechanical Design Engineer II you will:

  • Lead and own team project communication, schedule, and all aspects of design cycle of moderately complex projects and customer orders
  • Provide design competency to industry standards (IEEE, NEC, IEC, ANSI, UL, NEMA, etc.)
  • Design products to internal engineering design standards and best practices within customer lead time and quality expectations
  • Mentor, train, coach and maintain technical aptitude among design team members
  • Participate in design feasibility contributions to customers and application experts
  • Be a change agent in department and company by identifying and resolving root causes through problem solving activities
  • Provide technical support for internal and external customers
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support and provide technical aptitude for company and departmental projects as needed (e.g. Product Development, Aftermarket Support, Application Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing)

We are looking for someone who:

  • Holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from four-year College
  • Has 3 years of experience in a technical engineering role
  • Has CAD experience
  • Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and has demonstrated presentation skills to diverse audiences
  • Has strong analytical design and quantitative problem-solving skills

Preferably a candidate will also have:

  • CREO CAD Software experience
  • Leadership and Training
  • 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)
  • Experience with Oracle J.D. Edwards Business System
  • Experience with Industry Standards
  • Related power distribution experience

What we offer you:

Typical pay is $74,732– 97,193 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's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college
  • Three years of experience in a technical engineering role
  • CAD experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated presentation skills for diverse audiences
  • Strong analytical design and quantitative problem-solving skills
  • Creo CAD Software experience
  • Leadership and training experience
  • Change management experience
  • Continuous improvement experience
  • Root cause analysis and problem-solving experience
  • Experience in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment
  • Experience with DFM, FMEA, FEA, GD&T, and DOE
  • Experience with Oracle J.D. Edwards Business System
  • Experience with industry standards
  • Related power distribution experience
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The Company
HQ: Bolingbrook, IL
1,050 Employees
Year Founded: 1905

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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