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G&W Electric Co. · 11 hours ago

Project Manager, New Product Development

Bolingbrook, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$94K/yr - $122K/yr

5+ years exp

G&W Electric Co. is a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions, and they are seeking a Project Manager for New Product Development. The role involves managing the overall scope, schedule, cost, and communication activities for development projects, ensuring that all customer and company requirements are met.

ElectronicsHardwareManufacturingTransportation

Responsibilities

Establish and lead a multidisciplinary global team in the development of new and innovative products. Work collaboratively with all stakeholders (including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Aftermarket Service, Quality, Finance, Product Management, and Marketing) to ensure the successful delivery of the project

Manage the schedule, scope, budget, and staffing to ensure the project stays on track and within commitments

Be responsible for coordination of resources and completion of Product Realization Stage-Gate requirements

Manage project risks through identification, prioritization, and mitigation events. Develop critical path analyses to manage the project critical path items, accelerate timelines, reduce costs, and/or mitigate risks

Support the development of project management best practices, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives

Be responsible for reviewing projects and processes against the project and company goals for cost efficiency and reliability

Communicate project information within the team, to management, and to other stakeholders through formal and informal presentations and correspondence

Collect information for ongoing data mining and analysis to ensure effective problem solving, solution design, and improved business results

Prepare written documentation of processes, material requirements, test results, and project activity as required. Create/revise G&W standards as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Project Management Professional (PMP)Lean product developmentDesign for Manufacturing (DFM)Project management experienceSix SigmaPPAPSPCArbitration skillsCommunication skillsOrganization skillsFacilitation skillsTime management skills

Required

Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field required

Has at least 5 years of project management experience in a highly technical product development role

Possesses a strong understanding of good development engineering processes such as lean product development, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)/ Assembly (DFA)/ Excellence (DFX), Six Sigma, and Lean concepts

Has experience with industry quality actions such as PPAP and SPC

Has excellent written and verbal communication skills

Has strong organization, facilitation, and arbitration skills

Possesses demonstrated ownership of tasks from cradle to grave, a 'driver' mentality, and effective time management skills

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred

Has a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - strongly preferred

Preferred experience in the development of at least one of the following: Distribution or Transmission power equipment, Protective relays, or Custom engineered industrial products