at G&W Electric Company in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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.
Research Manager
Reporting to the Global Research Director, this position will be responsible for managing the research team in G&W Bolingbrook, conducting research, designs and tests for new product concepts and technologies, and transferring technology to the new product development group.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing the BBK Research department:
Communicate to team members the direction on strategic vision and develop/drive departmental goals that support short and long-term plans.
Provide engineers with technical guidance, focused on continually improving development.
Responsible for coordinating resources within the group to be in line with workload and schedule commitments on projects.
Perform technology feasibility studies, both paper and prototypes.
Applies research theories, principles and models when conducting experiments and research activities.
Create conceptual designs and Design, Build and Test prototypes.
Assist in developing and executing the G&W Product Research strategic plan and budget.
Oversee construction and testing of prototype components or assemblies as required in the development and approval process of new technologies.
Responsible for ensuring sample testing is in line with the test plan and meets or exceeds G&W requirements.
Responsible for proactively identifying and mitigating risks to the research project
Participate in industry organizations (associations, standards committees, etc) to stay informed of and to influence industry activities.
Participate to and coordinate team contribution to standard body national and international committees and promoted events, such as IEC, IEEE, CIGRE organizations.
Participate and coordinate team contribution to university and third parties research organization collaboration and contracts, defining research content and ensuring agreed schedule and deliverables fulfillment.
Promote G&W presence and brand visibility in standard body, academic and publication venues.
Provide Research support to Sales/Marketing on new technologies and processes.
Work with third party vendors and/or partners to develop new technologies for high quality, lowest cost design options.
Interface with purchasing and vendors in the selection and approval of component parts and assemblies.
Supports NPD in selecting and validating suppliers and vendors during NPD implementation of new technologies.
Provides support and coaching during transfer of new technologies to NPD team and projects.
Develop direct reports' work skills to improve research quality and result performances. Work with individuals regarding company competencies and personal growth plans.
Responsible for rating performance of subordinates against job requirements, established goals, and company competencies.
Provide support and direction to research team members such Project Engineers, Designers, and Technicians.
Encourage innovative thought processes and "out of the box" thinking for innovative technologies, design principles and processes.
Required Qualifications:
Masters or PhD in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
10+ years progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development of High Voltage Equipment, including:
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 sensor design and application in power systems
Leading and reviewing DFMEA, PFMEA, and PPAP process and documents
Leading development projects within a Stage Gate Process
Strong technical knowledge in the following categories per discipline:
High Voltage: insulation materials, dielectrics, partial discharge
High Power: current interrupting, switching operations
Mechanical: Molded Components and processes, metal fabricated parts.
Electrical: Current and Voltage Sensors, Power Systems (Protection, System Analysis, and System Fault Response)
Strong understanding of FEA and leading capability of design analysis and... For full info follow application link.
"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.
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