Eaton Corporation

Project Manager

Eaton Corporation Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

6 d ago
project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time China
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About the role

Lead manufacturing projects from planning through delivery, including new product introductions, product transfers, process optimization, and cost-reduction initiatives. Coordinate cross-functional teams, budgets, schedules, risks, equipment readiness, continuous improvement, and communication with customers and global stakeholders.

What they look for

Project Management Cross-Functional Team Coordination Manufacturing Processes New Product Introduction Product Transfer Project Planning and Scheduling Resource Allocation Risk Assessment and Mitigation Budget Management Quality Systems Equipment Procurement and Installation Continuous Improvement Lean Six Sigma MS Project Power BI

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, project management, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred. Requires at least five years of project management experience in a foreign-funded manufacturing enterprise, knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems, and fluent written and spoken English; PMP certification or Lean/Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Full description

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets.

What you’ll do:

  • Leading cross-functional teams to ensure the successful planning, execution, and delivery of manufacturing projects. This includes overseeing plant new product introduction (NPI), product transfer, Product/process optimization projects(VAVE/Lean projects), and other cost‑reduction initiatives to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with quality and safety standards.

1,Lead end-to-end project management including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, risk assessment, and execution.

2,Coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Finance, etc.) to achieve project milestones.

3,Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, including feasibility studies, pilot builds, validation, and production ramp-up.

4,Develop project timelines, budgets, and progress reports, ensuring transparency and effective communication with global stakeholders.

5,Monitor project risks and issues, create mitigation plans, and drive timely resolutions.

6.Coordinate equipment procurement and installation, ensuring readiness for mass production.

7.Support continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

8.Communicate with customers or divisional business units regarding project expectations, deliverables, and change management.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Project Management or related majors; a master’s degree is preferred.
  • At least 5 years of project management experience in foreign-funded manufacturing enterprises. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production flow, and quality systems.

Skills:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Lean/Six Sigma experience is a plus. Proficiency in project management tools, such as MS Project, Power BI, or equivalent software.
  • Excellent communication, coordination and negotiation skills, good logical thinking and problem-solving abilityFluent in oral and written English, able to communicate effectively with foreign colleagues, customers and suppliers.

At Eaton, we don’t just want to offer you a job, but a journey and experience. Our goal is to give you the space to find that sweet spot where your passion meets purpose.

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