Electrical Project Engineer II Sustaining

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Project Engineer II Sustaining will lead design improvement projects to existing products. These include overhead and underground switching products as well as specialized cable accessories and power system protection equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Design & Product Evolution

• Lead technical side of the project from the idea to the completion of the validation tests.
• Demonstrates increasing depth of knowledge and application of the concepts principles practices and processes within the field of specialization.
• Design components for Medium Voltage switchgear per specification
• Construct and test prototype components or assemblies as required in the change Management validation and approval processes while maintaining our standard of safety.
• Prepare written documentation of processes material requirements test results and project activity as required.

Manufacturing & Vendor Collaboration

• Interface with purchasing and vendors in the selection and approval of component parts and assemblies.
• Provide Engineering support to Sales/Marketing and Manufacturing on new and existing products and processes.
• Represents the company to customers and can engage with internal and external stakeholders and clients.

Project Management & Leadership

• Develop schedules coordinate and manage projects of minor to major size with little to no supervision.

• Give direction to lower level technical personnel such Project Engineers I CAD Designers CAD Operators and Technicians.
• Consult with Customer representatives to discuss product requirements and specifications when design or manufacturing problems are involved
• Prepare budgetary and resource information regarding projects or parts of projects in area of responsibility.
• Exercises consistent initiative and sound judgment in work methods technical propositions and interpreting goals.
• Effectively leads within the work group cross-functionally and within the department.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.

• 3-8 years progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development.
• Related power distribution experience.
• Work on highly technical and involved projects constantly challenged with new problems with little supervision
• Support and contribute to project milestones and deliverables.
• Experience with project management and driving project execution
• Participate in customer-facing activities.
• Experience with leveraging and interpreting relevant industry standards (IEEE NEC NFPA IEC etc.)
• Able to innovate and provide creative solutions
• Able to use small hand and power tools.
• Some experience with CREO Parametric or other 3-D CAD systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Experience in writing technical documents (test reports engineering standards and technical papers)
• High degree of initiative to finish tasks on time.
• Drive to learn new technologies and methodologies

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma methodology & DMAIC problem solving
• Design-for-Manufacturing background
• Root Cause Analysis
• FMEA Background
• Experience with Oracle J.D. Edwards Business System.
• Good understanding of statics and material properties.

What we offer you:

Typical pay is $85000 - 97193 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: 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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