Mechanical Engineering - Contractor

NPD Project Engineer - Mechanical
The Sr NPD Project Engineer will support product realization through cross-functional team collaboration. NPD Project Engineer - Mechanical you will:

Be responsible for leading portions of the design process, completing assigned tasks, assisting other members of the team, and helping to ensure project completion in accordance with the schedule.
Develop schedules, coordinate and manage low complexity projects of with little to no supervision.
Prepare budgets and defines resource needs for projects or parts of projects in area of responsibility.
Be responsible for ensuring that project meets requirements of specifications and standards, while promoting error-proof assembly.
Be responsible for creation of project test plan and completion of inside and outside test programs.
Construct and test prototype components or assemblies as required in the development and approval process.
Be responsible for reviewing test data and ensuring testing is in line with the test plan and pre-test calculations and meets or exceeds G&W requirements.
Perform engineering analysis in design of new products and their subcomponents
Perform formal root cause analysis and troubleshooting on the new and existing products and processes
Prepare written documentation of processes, material requirements, test results and project activity as required.
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.
Consult with Customer representatives to discuss product requirements and specifications when design or manufacturing problems are involved
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. Ensure that selected parts and processes meet project and company goals for cost efficiency and reliability.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 5+ years progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development to include
• Experience working on highly technical and innovative projects with demonstrated ability to be constantly challenged with new problems
• 3D parametric modeling
• Running finite element modeling and check design feasibility within mechanical, thermal and multi-physics environment.
• Strong technical knowledge required in mechanism design, linkages, springs, statics, dynamics and material properties

Familiarity with various manufacturing methods to include casting, machining, molding, stamping and forming
The ability to write technical documents, like test reports, engineering standards and technical papers.
Proven experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis.
ProE/Creo and Finite Element analysis
Experience in medium/high voltage electrical power systems a plus
Experience with trip free, stored energy or actuated mechanism design a plus.
General Office Environment, PC use
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health club membership program and reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

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. Learn more about our company by watching this video:
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