Lead Engineer

Eaton Corporation•East Providence, RI

About The Position

Present product design at PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and CDR (Critical Design Review) forum (including customer reviews), manage customer requirements, coordinate project related design and qualification tasks assigned to peers, COE's and test labs. Conduct technical reviews with leadership and senior leadership. Collaborate with the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Teams and suppliers to develop designs that will meet manufacturing capabilities and cost targets. Ensure design and analytical standards are met as directed by the Chief Engineering Staff. Provide technical guidance to junior engineers. Document design processes/practices, check lists, lessons learned and experience data. Lead improvement teams using a data driven approach leveraging advanced problem-solving tools, including development and evaluation of process capability, process control plans, analysis of out-of-control conditions and process audits, supporting the review of customer returned units, identification of problems and implementing corrective actions. Innovate to develop product solutions to meet customer requirements, cost targets and schedule commitments. Prepare technical proposals and non-recurring cost estimates (NRE) for new business opportunities. Develop, maintain, and promote constructive and favorable relationships with current and prospective customers, suppliers, peers and other team members. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution. Minimum of seven (7) years progressive experience in engineering, product development and qualifications. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future. This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Rumford, RI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum of seven (7) years progressive experience in engineering, product development and qualifications
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future
This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158
Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Rumford, RI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
Aerospace design experience (Aircraft Engine mechanical systems design experience)
Proven ability to work in a team environment
Proven ability to lead aerospace development projects and deliver on commitments
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), Six Sigma methodology, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), tolerance allocation and lean manufacturing methods
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

Responsibilities

Present product design at PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and CDR (Critical Design Review) forum (including customer reviews)
Manage customer requirements
Coordinate project related design and qualification tasks assigned to peers, COE's and test labs
Conduct technical reviews with leadership and senior leadership
Collaborate with the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Teams and suppliers to develop designs that will meet manufacturing capabilities and cost targets
Ensure design and analytical standards are met as directed by the Chief Engineering Staff
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers
Document design processes/practices, check lists, lessons learned and experience data
Lead improvement teams using a data driven approach leveraging advanced problem-solving tools, including development and evaluation of process capability, process control plans, analysis of out-of-control conditions and process audits, supporting the review of customer returned units, identification of problems and implementing corrective actions
Innovate to develop product solutions to meet customer requirements, cost targets and schedule commitments
Prepare technical proposals and non-recurring cost estimates (NRE) for new business opportunities
Develop, maintain, and promote constructive and favorable relationships with current and prospective customers, suppliers, peers and other team members