NPI Engineering Manager

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a NPI Engineering Manager. Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates residing outside a 50-mile radius of Sumter, SC!

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

Our NPI Engineering Manager will provide engineering leadership and direct the new product innovation activities for the Panelboard & Switchboard (P&S) product line. This individual will supervise direct reports, provide technical direction, drive NPI activities, plan project schedules, coordinate project resources and testing, maintain project metrics, track project budgets, and implement/maintain rigor around project documentation.

The individual is part of the P&S engineering leadership team and responsible for collaboration with the appropriate teams at the manufacturing facilities to ensure they are prepared for the launch of each new product.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters in new product development and product line extensions.
• Provide technical direction and prioritization of engineering resources to support projects outlined in the product line and technology roadmaps.
• Analyze & track key performance metrics, develop activities and action plans to improve metrics, establish resources and schedules, and drive activities to completion.
• Expand the team’s knowledge of panelboard and switchboard products, design principles, performance requirements, and applicable third-party certification standards, along with the latest engineering and manufacturing process related to respective product lines.
• Manage direct reports and budgets, conduct performance reviews, establish goals and development plans, drive knowledge transfer, and build organizational capability.
• Support business objectives / improvements impacting product line-wide performance
• Identify opportunities that enhance business performance through CI activities
• Assist in bi-annual competitor analysis of product features and capabilities
• Coordinate and oversee tasks and activities for your team

Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 7 years of design experience.

• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, electronics engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3 years of design experience with UL 50, UL 67, and UL 891
• Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

POSITION CRITERIA:

• Good verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
• Proficiency in Engineering software/tools (AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor & Enovia)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor
• Knowledge of Product Life-cycle management systems and their structure
• Fabrication methods for sheet metal, plastic, copper, and aluminum
• Up to 10% of your time traveling

Additional Information:

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