Sr Mechanical Designer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on71st Street, Woodridge, DuPage County, Illinois, 60540, United States
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, fostering an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive. We believe our greatest asset is our employees and owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence, and combines individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!
Reporting to the Manager of New Product Development, the Sr Mechanical Designer serves as a technical authority in Creo-based mechanical design for G&W Electric's overhead and underground switchgear product lines. This role is designed to translate high-level ideas, concepts, and minimal inputs into fully realized design concepts, layouts, and CAD models.
You will work with minimal supervision to provide technical leadership in CAD practices, supporting early-phase concept generation, envelope studies, and equipment packaging within tanks and enclosures. As a senior-level CAD expert, you will independently develop new product concepts from rough sketches or minimal design inputs, applying deep product knowledge to guide architectural design decisions. Your work will involve establishing and evolving advanced CAD architectures, modeling strategies, and design standards aligned with G&W Engineering practices. You will collaborate closely with Project Engineers, Engineering Managers, and cross-functional teams to support concept development, feasibility studies, and new product initiatives, while also providing mentorship and technical guidance to NPD Mechanical Designers and Design Engineers.
Candidates interested in this opportunity are encouraged to apply online. The selection process typically involves a review of qualifications followed by interviews with the hiring team to assess technical expertise and cultural fit.
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. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires and is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Work model: On-site
71st Street, Woodridge, DuPage County, Illinois, 60540, United States
Woodridge, Illinois
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology. Extensive experience in Research & Development environments. Deep knowledge of power distribution equipment and switchgear systems. Demonstrated expertise across multiple G&W product lines (overhead and underground). Creo Superuser or equivalent advanced certification. Experience with JD Edwards or similar ERP system.
Skills: Cad, Creo, Windchill, GD&T, Tolerance Stack Analysis, Windows, Microsoft Word, JD Edwards, Erp.
Education: Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience; Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology (Preferred).
