The Production Engineering Manager is accountable for the daily order processing, design, and general functional support through our engineering staff located in our North American Manufacturing facilities. This role will be tasked with improving the quality and lead time reductions through resource management and continued improvement of the design and order release processes. This position will require 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 those gaps
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 or Relevant Discipline
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[MA1]
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:
G&W Electric is a manufacturer of electrical equipment for the power industry. The company produces a range of products including switchgear, reclosers, and distribution automation solutions. G&W Electric serves customers in the utility, industrial, and commercial markets. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
