Careers

We are looking for a focused manufacturing leader that thrives on continuous improvement and scientific thinking.  This individual will be responsible for providing the manufacturing expertise and operations vision for the company.  The Vice President of Operations will join G&G’s leadership team and report directly to the President/CEO.

Responsibilities Overview:

Leadership & Team G&G:

• Recruit, interview and hire operations department leaders and provide overall leadership to the entire operations team
• Act as the operations culture champion, cascading the organization’s core values and strong operational qualities (safety, lean, continuous improvement, etc)
• Contribute to the G&G leadership team as a vital team member

Manufacturing & Quality:

• Lead and cultivate a lean transformation through manufacturing and operations
• Identify, recommend and lead manufacturing process improvements
• Develop operational metrics for manufacturing and hold department leaders accountable
• Lead the development and implementation of a quality system and processes

Supply Chain:

• Strengthen and optimize supply chain including minimizing inventory levels as part of lean transformation
• Manage, maintain and build upon critical vendor relations

Customer Service & Operations Support:

• Develop and lead the customer service and operations support team
• Lead process improvements to increase operational efficiency

Qualifications and Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field; Masters preferred
• 5+ years’ experience as a Director of Operations (or similar) in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading a manufacturing company through high growth
• Experience as a lead decision maker in the implementation of manufacturing processes
• Strong overall operational understanding in a manufacturing environment
• Lean or Toyota Production Systems experience preferred
• Strong analytical, innovative and critical thinking skills
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, open to feedback and considering new ideas and approaches
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills

If you are interested in G&G’s VP of Operations position, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@ggled.net for consideration. Thank you!

This role is an exciting opportunity to work with the G&G engineering team.  The Mechanical Product Development Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager and will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to both engineering and manufacturing.  As a part of our small, tight-knit group, the candidate will be exposed to all aspects of the engineering process. This role demands a solid engineering background, well-rounded technical skills, and a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities Overview

• Mechanical Engineering
  • Apply engineering knowledge to conceptualize and design mechanical components and products
    • Specifically: Injection Molded, Extruded, and Sheet Metal Components
  • Use Solidworks to develop and modify mechanical components
  • Working knowledge of GD&T along with its application to manufacturability
  • Develop and maintain all CAD data (3D Models, 2D Drawings, Assemblies, etc.)
  • Plan, perform, and document component and product evaluation plans
  • Maintain and organize engineering documentation as required
  • Integrate with the electrical engineering team during the design process
  • Research potential new technologies and parts for future designs and applications
  • Support manufacturing team with creation of production test criteria
  • Create drawings and rendering of products to assist with product marketing
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Manage all aspects of assigned engineering projects from inception to launch
  • Ensure mechanical designs comply with applicable safety standards (UL, CSA, CE, etc.)
  • Lead or assist with prototype and early production builds
  • Assist in forensic analysis of defective products and components
  • Attend industry trade shows and visit customers or vendors as required
  • Support quality and purchasing teams on continuous improvement projects
  • Adhere to ISO9001 processes and procedures
  • Embrace and follow our organization’s core values
    • Detail Oriented, Positive Attitude, Does the Right Thing, Always Learning, Gets Stuff Done

Education and Experience Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of product development experience

Skills and Qualifications

• Excels in a fast paced, entrepreneurial work environment
• Highly organized individual with strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work and thrive in a hands-on work environment
• Good communication and decision-making
• Must be able to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks
• Knowledge of electrical concepts preferred

Position Responsibilities Include

• Participate in the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) quality process involving analysis, communication, documentation with both internal rework and external returns with involvement from multiple departments
• Participate in QA meetings, sharing prepared data and analysis and identifying areas for improvement
• Participate in all ISO related functions including but not limited to: documentation updates, internal audits, etc. as necessary
• Create, improve and expand product quality checks & checklists for all products
• Perform inspections across all stages of production
• Identify areas for quality control improvement and implement new methods accordingly
• Communicate quality or compliance concerns with urgency
• Assist with issuing and managing vendor Corrective Action Responses (CAR’s)
• Participate in the creation of troubleshooting guides
• Ensure that no expired raw material is used for production
• Focus on corrective actions in order to make sure that products meet required specifications
• Encourage and enforce cleanliness on the part of the team and ensure safe working conditions
• Ensuring employees adhere to safety and quality regulations
• The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other activities may be assigned as required by the Leadership Team

Skill & Preferred Qualifications:

• Exhibit G&G core values; Detail Oriented, Always Learning, Get Stuff Done, Do The Right Thing, Positive Attitude (learn more about us at https://www.ggled.net/)
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing industry in a quality function
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a technical field or HS Diploma/GED and 5 years related experience
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience working in a Manufacturing/Assembly role
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are required
• Experience in using MS Office products (Word, Excel, etc.), experience working with an ERP system a Plus
• Experience working in an ISO or Quality Management system is a plus
• Ability to be a self-starter with strong initiative
• Comfortable using basic hand tools and QA test equipment

If you are interested in working for G&G and would like to apply, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@ggled.net for consideration. Thank you!