G&W Electric

Mechanical Design Engineer II

G&W Electric$84K — $97K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from four-year college
  • 3 years of experience in a technical engineering role
  • CAD experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical design and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead project communication and design cycle for moderately complex projects
  • Ensure designs meet industry standards (IEEE, NEC, IEC, ANSI, UL, NEMA)
  • Adhere to internal engineering design standards and quality expectations
  • Mentor and train design team members
  • Contribute to design feasibility discussions with customers
  • Identify and resolve root causes as a change agent
  • Provide technical support for both internal and external customers
  • Collaborate cross-functionally on company projects

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Health club membership program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401 (k)
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Vacation
  • Access to a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
Full Job Description
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 $84,872-97,193 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

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.
Learn more about G&W Electric
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1905

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