Electrical Team Leader

Lead a team of engineers to perform engineering duties for BWP in the design, technical analysis or alteration of electrical engineering problems with consideration of manufacturing feasibility, cost, and operation.

Product Engineering Leader

• Lead team of Electrical Engineers and Designers for Corrugated New Equipment and Upgrades
• Be a role model for execution and add value to the business for the Electrical team.
• Mentor, lead and support the development of team members within your span of care.
• Strategically plan, create, and execute succession planning for your team.
• Embrace and exemplify the Guiding Principles of Leadership (GPL) and Leadership Fundamentals.

• Demonstrate advanced ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical assembly layouts.
• Technical systems integration and interface with OEM Suppliers.
• Lead electrical engineering teams to develop new products and features for the Corrugated equipment.
• Schematic Design - Define electrical design standards and governance for Corrugated Equipment. Act as Primary technical authority on electrical design intent and compliance in major customer engagements.
• Wiring & Panel Layout – Primary technical authority on panel design  and wiring standards for Corrugated Equipment; drive design-for-manufacture and cost/quality improvements
• Component & BOM Selection - Primary technical authority on electrical component selection strategy and standardization across Corrugated Equipment; shapes vendor and platform decisions with commercial impact.
• Load, Protection & Power - Primary technical authority on power, protection, and EMC design for Corrugated Equipment ; represents BWP in customer and regulatory design reviews.
• Standards & Compliance (electrical); Primary technical authority on electrical standards and compliance across BWP; represents BWP in customer and regulatory design reviews.
• Sets enterprise electrical CAD strategy and standards across BWP; evaluates and introduces new electrical design tools.

• Collaborate with sales team, customers, field service team, and other departments to develop engineering and functional system specifications.
• Establish goals, set priorities, and coordinate all related activities as they pertain to the product development team ensuring drive and focus on established product launch deadlines, common business goals, and financial objectives.  
• Assist in setting the strategic direction for the corrugated product line; participate in strategic business plan meetings and participate in market requirement events as required.
• Contribute to product leadership and strategy development of Corrugated Electrical systems
• Support global engineering collaboration initiatives to help achieve BW Papersystems product development and product support goals.
• Diagnose and determine cause of defective work and apply corrective measures

• Interface directly with customers to analyze electrical system malfunctions and meet customer expectations and specifications.
• Travel to customer installations and offering very high-level technical assistance as required.
• Work closely with Sales, Field Service and Operations to support urgent customer needs and develop solutions to technical problems quickly.

• Advocate for product safety management processes.
• Understand code compliance requirements.
• Lead team in conducting hazard/risk assessment design reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, master’s degree preferred. Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in a design or research & development environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in electrical hardware - drives (servo, VFD, stepper), motors, safety codes, and industrial networks (including CRA standards).
• Must have high level knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, steam systems, conveyor systems, motors and mechanical linkages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; be able to independently solve problems while interfacing with all levels of the  organization in a professional environment.
• Must be capable of handling various duties, deadlines, and urgent business needs throughout the day while maintaining a positive attitude and showing an ability to be versatile and flexible.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.  This job description is subject to change at any time.