Lead Engineer, Cable Accessories

Lead Engineer, Cable Accessories

The Lead Engineer will supervise engineering staff to provide a consistent and reliable custom product to G&W’s customers. In addition to leadership responsibility, the Lead Engineer will document existing department processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives that meaningfully improve quality and customer service. This role will specialize in our entire catalog of cable accessories and current limiting products. G&W Electric 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 Lead Engineer 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
• Schedule resource, provide scheduling solutions to customers, and provide project oversight/management as needed
• Maintain departmental accountability to align with company goals and metrics
• Mentor and maintain aptitude and quality across engineering team
• Own design feasibility initiatives
• 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
• Allocate technical support for company projects as needed
• Drive strategic company initiatives through coordinating support, supplying communication, and nurturing innovation

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Has strong Leadership experience in an operational environment
• Has 8+ years of engineering experience in a factory setting
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and has demonstrated presentation skills to diverse audiences
• Shows strong problem-solving skills

It is preferred if you also have:

• CAD Experience
• Project Management , preferably Agile
• 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 $96,555 –125,563 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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