Lead Engineer - Product Design at Eaton USA

East Providence, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Project Management, Failure Analysis, Prototype Coordination, Customer Communication, Manufacturing Collaboration, Design For Six Sigma, Aerospace Design, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Product Data Management, Engineering Design, Quality Processes, Interpersonal Communication

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

As a member of the Product Design Group, the Lead Engineer is responsible for leading research and development projects, as well as new product development projects at the major repeater level or below for dynamic sealing and accumulator applications. The Lead Engineer is responsible for performing and managing multiple phases of product design, analysis and validation, starting from VOC (voice of customer) or customer's preliminary specifications, to final customer approval and full rate production; including requirements and boundary conditions negotiation, product line extensions, failure analysis, product validation, prototype coordination, and follow up of project status. This position is responsible for leading complex projects within the seals and accumulator global team. The lead engineer coordinates technical work within the global team across multiple sites within the business. Projects typically include frequent customer technical communication covering design integration, technical proposal presentation, reverse engineering, analysis, report writing, planning and managing of component testing. The Lead Engineer will develop, maintain and promote constructive and favorable relationships with current and prospective customers, vendors, peers and other team members. Additionally, the Lead Engineer may support aftermarket business through PMA, DER, SAR, and Manual repair development. A. Presents product design at PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and CDR (Critical Design Review) forum (including customer reviews), manages customer requirements, coordinates project related design and qualification tasks assigned to peers, COE's and test labs. Conducts technical reviews with leadership and senior leadership. B. Collaborates with the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Teams and suppliers to develop designs that will meet manufacturing capabilities and cost targets. C. Ensures design and analytical standards are met as directed by the Chief Engineering Staff. Required: This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required. Minimum 10 years of professional experience in operations, engineering, testing, or other related field Must be able to work in the United States on a continual basis without requiring corporate sponsorship Experience with Pro/E or similar modeling environment required. MS in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) Aerospace design experience (Aircraft Engine mechanical systems design experience preferred) Proven ability to work in a team environment. Proven ability to lead aerospace development projects and deliver on commitments. Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt experience. High level of attention to detail. Ability to work in a lab and production environment requiring the use of safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection) Familiarity with Product Data Management (PDM) systems for documentation control and workflow management. Lead international design teams for new product development. Knowledgeable in applying GD&T in accordance with ANSI Y 14.5, dimensional stack-ups, etc. Understanding of manufacturing process including (but not limited to) turning, milling, grinding, lapping, and all other processes associated with manufacturing mechanical seals. Working knowledge of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) (preferred), Six Sigma methodology, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), tolerance allocation and lean manufacturing methods is preferred. Detailed knowledge of engineering design and product reliability concepts as to facilitate analysis of product line designs Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) - i.e. thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Gage R & R, control charts, Pareto charts, etc. Knowledge of industry and customer specific quality processes (i.e., ISO9001, AS9100 etc). Knowledge of product and end user application/specifications, including product testing requirements. Ownership of technical solutions Self managed Strong interpersonal communication We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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Responsibilities

The Lead Engineer is responsible for leading research and development projects and new product development projects for dynamic sealing and accumulator applications. This includes managing multiple phases of product design, analysis, and validation, as well as coordinating technical work within a global team.