NPI Engineering Manager

Eaton Corporation • Sumter, SC

2d • $113,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking an NPI Engineering Manager to lead new product innovation activities for its Panelboard & Switchboard (P&S) product line. The role supervises engineers, technicians, and drafters; provides technical direction; drives NPI activities; plans project schedules; coordinates resources and testing; maintains project metrics; tracks budgets; and ensures disciplined project documentation. The manager is part of the P&S engineering leadership team and collaborates with manufacturing facilities to prepare for each new product launch.

The position also supports product-line business objectives and continuous improvement, contributes to competitor analysis, develops team capability, and manages direct reports and budgets. Relocation assistance is available to candidates residing more than 50 miles from Sumter, South Carolina. Travel may comprise up to 10% of working time. The stated annual salary range is $113,000–$165,000, with eligibility for a variable incentive program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• At least 7 years of design experience.
• Good verbal and written communication, persuasive, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups in a team environment.
• Proficiency with engineering software/tools, including AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Enovia.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management systems and their structure.
• Knowledge of fabrication methods for sheet metal, plastic, copper, and aluminum.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters working on new product development and product line extensions.
• Provide technical direction and prioritize engineering resources to support product line and technology roadmap projects.
• Analyze and track key performance metrics, develop improvement activities and action plans, establish resources and schedules, and drive activities to completion.
• Expand the team’s knowledge of panelboard and switchboard products, design principles, performance requirements, third-party certification standards, and current engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Manage direct reports and budgets; conduct performance reviews; establish goals and development plans; drive knowledge transfer; and build organizational capability.
• Support business objectives and improvements that affect product-line-wide performance.
• Identify opportunities to enhance business performance through continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with bi-annual competitor analysis of product features and capabilities.
• Coordinate and oversee tasks and activities for the team.
• Collaborate with manufacturing facilities to ensure readiness for new product launches.
• Coordinate project schedules, resources, and testing; maintain project metrics; track project budgets; and maintain rigor around project documentation.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work
• Relocation assistance for candidates residing outside a 50-mile radius of Sumter, SC
• Variable incentive program

What This Job Offers

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