Production Support Electrical Engineer - 2nd shift

G&W Electric Co.•Bolingbrook, IL

34d•$62,000 - $80,500

About The Position

As a Production Support Engineer at G&W Electric, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our switchgear designs. As part of the Production Engineering team, you will be able to leverage your technical skillset to support all switchgear products throughout the entire organization. You will be responsible for investigating and resolving technical issues that may arise during production. When not supporting other internal departments, you will leverage your product knowledge in the design of custom engineered products as part of our design team. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining the highest quality standards and ensuring our products meet or exceed customer expectations.

Requirements

Holds a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology or Relevant Discipline
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Proactive and detail-oriented approach to work
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Have experience in electrical equipment manufacturing or related industries
Possess knowledge of industry standards and regulations
Have Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing principles
Have CAD and CAM software experience
Have schematics design experience
Possess Change Management Experience
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Know Root Cause Analysis / Problem-Solving strategies
Have ISO Certified Manufacturing Environment Experience

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting complex shop problems at the source and developing solutions to design and manufacturing related issues to switchgear designs
Support and thought partner with all parts of Engineering and manufacturing to determine process improvement initiatives
Visualize, articulate, and solve problems; research and implement solutions
Work on multiple projects at once including testing, modifying, compiling, and executing concepts of each project
Manage key performance indicators
Conduct thorough root cause analysis to identify the underlying reasons for technical problems. Collect and analyze data to assist in making effective business decisions
Develop and implement effective solutions to address technical issues, ensuring minimal impact on production schedules
Collaborate with the quality assurance team to verify that all products meet quality and safety standards
Maintain detailed records of technical issues, investigations, and resolutions for future reference and continuous improvement
Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance the efficiency and reliability of production
Facilitate support from Engineering, Quality, Applications, and Supply Chain for Manufacturing as needed during build process to minimize/eliminate delays in delivery to the customer
Support the custom design of G&W Products to internal engineering standards and best practices within customer lead time and quality expectations
Work 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)
Ensure all outgoing and incoming communications are accurate, timely and appropriately distributed