Job Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer within our NPD Engineering team is responsible for component design and CAD assembly, drawings, dimensioning and tolerance analysis, design for manufacturing, top-town assemblies, and the review and ECN release process. 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. We are offering the unique responsibility to be a contributing member to our engineering team in the following:

• 3D CAD component and assembly modelling for problem solving or from a hand-sketch
• Design and dimension components with intent for molding, machining, or other DFM.
• Prepare simplified models for 3D printed prototypes or FEA analyses. Participate in prototyping and functional testing of designs
• Understand design implications of relevant industry standards (IEEE, NEC, IEC, ANSI, UL, NEMA, etc.)
• Self driven to complete tasks within expected schedule and quality expectations
• Coach and review other team members to level-up group technical aptitude
• Communicate with functional and cross functional team members to understand design requirements and drive release and validation processes
• Be a change agent in department and company by identifying and resolving root causes through problem solving activities
• 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)

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design, or Relevant Discipline
• >3 years of experience in a technical engineering role with CAD
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and has demonstrated presentation skills to diverse audiences
• Strong analytical design and quantitative problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience:

• 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 (any) Industry Standards and Compliance
• Related power distribution experience