Engineering Supervisor - Maintenance of Line

Eaton Corporation • Sumter, SC

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About The Position

To support the development, implementation, and upkeep of standardized product designs and assembly processes. The supervisor applies technical knowledge to troubleshoot design‑related issues, guides teams in following established standards, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts that enhance product quality, reliability, and cost‑effectiveness. By maintaining accurate documentation, coordinating with cross‑functional groups, and assisting with training activities, they help ensure smooth and consistent integration of standardized products into production operations. This Engineering Supervisor is also responsible for supporting each of the nineteen Panelboard and Switchboard operational sites (Sumter, Juarez, El Paso, and 16 Satellites) with regard to the design accuracy of existing products and the launch of new features. Product line engineering liason for all plants and satellites Support manufacturing facilities with product-related codes and standards (UL, NEC, CSA, NEMA, CANENA) expertise. Oversee prompt replies for all plant requests and ensure that best practices are consistently applied and maintained. Develop a system for tracking plant requests and technical related questions Provide product line support for vendors, customers, sales, and manufacturing Support product line engineering processes for activities such as, change requests and design deviations 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 Monitor and review product warranty and service history trends. Support root cause analysis on recurring issues. Coordinate communications with satellites, main plants, AE's, and product management Coordinate and oversee tasks and activities for MOL engineers Ensure best practices are shared between facilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 8 years of design or engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, electronics engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of design experience with UL 50, UL 67, and UL 891
• Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Experience with low voltage power distribution equipment
• 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
• Proper bus joint design
• Up to 25% of your time traveling

Responsibilities

• Product line engineering liason for all plants and satellites
• Support manufacturing facilities with product-related codes and standards (UL, NEC, CSA, NEMA, CANENA) expertise.
• Oversee prompt replies for all plant requests and ensure that best practices are consistently applied and maintained.
• Develop a system for tracking plant requests and technical related questions
• Provide product line support for vendors, customers, sales, and manufacturing
• Support product line engineering processes for activities such as, change requests and design deviations
• 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
• Monitor and review product warranty and service history trends.
• Support root cause analysis on recurring issues.
• Coordinate communications with satellites, main plants, AE's, and product management
• Coordinate and oversee tasks and activities for MOL engineers
• Ensure best practices are shared between facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager