Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

G&W Electric Co - Bolingbrook, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Bolingbrook, IL

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

G&W Electric has been innovating since 1905 and has established itself as a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Joining our team means becoming part of a worldwide network of passionate manufacturing professionals dedicated to improving the technologies that ensure safe and reliable electricity delivery. Our culture emphasizes employee success, fostering an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive. In this role, you will report to the Director of Advanced Operations Technology and will be responsible for overseeing all EPOX Engineering and Technology related to Molding Manufacturing Processes. You will lead the Engineering and Technical Innovation team, focusing on continuous improvement activities that drive world-class operational excellence. Your responsibilities will encompass all engineering disciplines within the Molding department, including Process Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering. You will create and implement business excellence strategies aimed at cultivating a world-class manufacturing culture, emphasizing Continuous Improvement Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering Excellence strategies. As a thought leader in the culture change towards Continuous Improvement (CI), you will drive the transition and adaptation of CI practices across the organization. Utilizing tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, and other Continuous Improvement Processes, you will foster a culture of operational excellence. You will collaborate with the New Product Development group to launch innovative products and manufacturing processes, evaluate and recommend critical projects to enhance Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics, and ensure the consistency and quality of processes through PFMEA and Control plans. Your role will also involve active participation in quality improvement initiatives and problem-solving projects with cross-functional teams, translating performance improvements into financial values that align with corporate goals. You will communicate and coordinate CI initiatives throughout the organization, supporting production with capacity increase projects and monitoring the performance of your team against established metrics. Your leadership will be crucial in developing employee skills, improving throughput, and reducing scrap and rework. You will also be responsible for creating and monitoring Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) at both departmental and process levels, providing direction consistent with company goals, and collaborating with the Director of Advanced Operations Technology to achieve departmental objectives. This position includes responsibilities for hiring, performance appraisals, employee training and development, and handling disciplinary issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Engineering and Technical Innovation team for Molding Manufacturing Processes.
• Assume responsibility for all engineering disciplines in the Molding department, including Process Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Create and drive business excellence strategies for world-class manufacturing culture.
• Serve as a thought leader in the Continuous Improvement culture change across the organization.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other Continuous Improvement Processes to foster operational excellence.
• Develop capabilities for implementing continuous improvement strategies within the Molding department.
• Collaborate with New Product Development to launch new products and innovative manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate and recommend key projects to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics.
• Drive a culture of quality with PFMEA, Control plans, and other quality documents.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and problem-solving projects with cross-functional teams.
• Translate performance improvements into financial values that align with corporate goals.
• Communicate and coordinate CI initiatives throughout the organization.
• Support production with capacity increase projects and innovative manufacturing processes.
• Monitor the performance of subordinates against job requirements and performance goals.
• Develop employee skills to improve throughput and reduce scrap/rework through training and communication.
• Provide visual communications of goals and performance metrics.
• Conform with EMS policies and procedures, including regulatory requirements.
• Support training for new employees on EMS procedures and work instructions.
• Create and monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) at departmental and process levels.
• Provide leadership and direction consistent with company and business goals.
• Work closely with plant staff to develop high-potential talent.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve departmental goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of Engineering Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Molding, preferably APG, but injection or other types of molding are acceptable.
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn new applications such as Microsoft Project or similar.
• Understanding of P&L at a departmental level.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Ability to motivate others through excellent leadership skills.
• Experience in problem solving using standard tools and methods such as 8-steps, DMAIC, or similar root-cause analysis methods.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Leadership experience with examples of building high-performance teams and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong experience in managing and driving innovation through manufacturing excellence projects.
• Six Sigma black belt or green belt certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.