NPD Engineering Manager
- Naperville, IL
- $111,828-148,113 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Be responsible for management of multi-facility global design teams in a Stage-Gate process.
- Coordinate the activities of mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to complete designs, build test units, and create documentation.
- Responsible for managing resources within the departmental team to be in line with workload and schedule commitments on projects, delegating/allocating tasks and responsibilities to team members
- Develop schedules, coordinate and manage projects of all complexity levels with little to no supervision.
- Responsible for preparation and monitoring of project budgets in area of responsibility.
- Responsible for departmental project designs meet requirements of specification and standards while promoting error-proof assembly.
- Responsible for coordination with specification writers to ensure project feasibility.
- Ensure design personnel utilize Lean design and manufacturing processes and follow good design control practices.
- Deliver innovate designs that meet profit, cost, quality, and time-to-market metrics.
- Oversee construction and testing of prototype components or assemblies as required in the development and approval process.
- Ensure designs follow established procedures for creation and maintenance of CAD databases and libraries.
- Participate in the review of engineering drawings prior to the release to manufacture. Responsible for final approval of applicable drawings.
- Responsible for proactively identifying and mitigating risks to the project.
- Be responsible for development test plan creation based on D/PFMEA and in line with project specifications, industry standards, and G&W reliability and validation requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring testing is in line with the test plan and meets or exceeds G&W requirements.
- Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting on the new and existing products and processes
- Work with third party vendors and/or partners to develop high quality, lowest cost design options.
- Interface with purchasing and vendors in the selection and approval of component parts and assemblies.
- Prepare written documentation of processes, material requirements, test results and project activity as required. Create / revise G&W standards as needed.
- Continuously improve engineering processes including DFX, project and product costs, quality, and project lead times.
- Participate in industry organizations (associations, standards committees, etc) to stay informed of and to influence industry activities.
- Provide Engineering support to Sales/Marketing and Manufacturing on new and existing products and processes. Help to train departmental teams on the application and customer use of G&W products.
- Consult with Customer representatives to discuss product requirements and specifications when design or manufacturing problems are involved
- Develop direct reports' work skills to improve department quality, throughput and to reduce scrap/rework. Work with individuals regarding company competencies and personal growth plans.
- Responsible for rating performance of subordinates against job requirements, established goals, and company competencies.
- Coaches, mentors and influences others within departmental structure while reinforcing the corporate mission, vision, and values.
- Educate and mentor to develop technical skill sets.
- Encourage innovative thought processes and "out of the box" thinking for design and manufacturing processes.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
- As a Leader, be responsible for hire/fire decisions; performance appraisals; employee training and development; handles disciplinary problems. This job will be evaluated on these decisions.
- Holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Has 8+ years progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development which includes:
- Leading highly technical and innovative projects. Desire to be constantly challenged with new problems
- Project management, team management, root-cause analysis and computer analysis programs
- Medium/high voltage electrical power systems
- Leading and reviewing DFMEA, PFMEA, and PPAP process and documents
- Leading development projects within a Stage Gate Process
- Possesses strong technical knowledge in the following categories per discipline:
- Mechanical: Molded Components and polycarbonate housings or Mechanism Design, castings, and metal fabricated parts.
- Electrical: Current and Voltage Sensors, Power Systems (Protection, System Analysis, and System Fault Response)
- Demonstrated ability to write/edit technical documents; test reports, engineering standards, industry technical papers.
- Has excellent communication and mentoring skills.
- Has proven experience with computers; Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project or equivalents.
- Preferably has been a published author and/or involvement in industry publications.
- Ideally has a history of creativity, innovation, and initiative. A self-starter driven to learn new methodologies.
- 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