Lead Project Engineer - New Product Development

Eaton • Los Angeles, CA

70d • $107,812 - $158,125

About The Position

Eaton's Aerospace division is currently seeking a Lead Project Engineer - New Product Development to join our team. This position will be based out of our Los Angeles, CA facility. Eaton LA is a revered supplier for hydraulic flow control devices. We have a varied product line including, but not limited to, nose-wheel steering actuators, landing gear control valves, switching valves, filter modules, etc., for both military and commercial platforms. Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The expected annual salary range for this role is $107812.53 - $158125.04 a year. Salary is dependent upon candidate skillset, education, and work experiences, and can vary based on these factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five (5) years of Project Engineering including design experience utilizing 3D CAD software in the aerospace/hydraulic/vehicle industry OR a Master's degree with a minimum of two (2) years in Project Engineering experience.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience designing hydraulic or pneumatic flow control, or actuation products.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Must reside within 50 miles of the 90039 Los Angeles zip code.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Experience leading an integrated product team.
• Experience in the Aerospace Industry.
• Experience with Pro/Engineer, Enovia PLM, or similar 3D design and lifecycle management software tools.
• Experience with designing hydraulic, pneumatic, or electromechanical products using advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to apply Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Ability to perform basic structural and/or performance analysis.
• Working knowledge of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Design for Manufacturability (DfM), FMEA, DOE, and RCCA principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs that meet customer specifications.
• Serve as the primary interface to the customer and lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Collaborate with teams to develop robust designs efficiently.
• Provide technical design, analysis, and guidance for new product development and product improvements.
• Work with IPT to design, analyze, and implement product designs and improvements.
• Lead efforts to solve problems with product design, inspection, manufacturing, and testing.
• Plan, organize, control, and lead multiple simultaneous projects.
• Create, update, and interpret project schedules and communicate changes to Engineering Leadership and IPTs.
• Participate in resolving program change of scope issues.
• Serve as primary technical contact for multiple cross-functional teams.
• Create and guide the creation of design standards and technical documents.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to co-workers.
• Ensure standardization of design and adherence to engineering processes.
• Collaborate with peers and managers to determine key goals and objectives.
• Interpret engineering documents and coordinate updates.
• Lead studies and improvements for cost reduction and first-time yield.
• Lead cross-functional Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs for paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees