PLS Manager

Eaton Corporation•Las Piedras, PR

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About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a PLS Manager. This role supervises the daily activities and assignments of the Product Line Support (PLS) engineering team. The PLS Manager performs complex engineering-related assignments often requiring development of new or improved products/processes/techniques. They assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering tests/products/equipment and develop yearly strategic plans aligned with Division Engineering and LP operations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 5 years in similar positions
Fully Bilingual (English/Spanish)
MS Office proficiency
Familiarity with ProE tools
Familiarity with Solid Works
Familiarity with AS400
Drawing interpretation skills
SPC knowledge
Lean/Design Six Sigma knowledge
ISO9000 knowledge
Project management skills
Thinks and Acts Strategically
Gets results
Builds Organizational Capability
Understanding of Eaton Culture Model

Nice To Haves

Master Degree

Responsibilities

Supervises the day to day activities of the PLS engineering team (Lead Engineers, Master Designers, Supervisors).
Reports status on PLS team assignments and metrics, prioritizing engineering requests, projects and engineering to various cross-functional teams based on Business needs.
Supports the engineering aspects of cost out activities.
Ensures the proper design procedures and processes of the engineering team.
Contributes to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflict design requirements.
Coordinates project activities with other operating or engineering units to facilitate participation of appropriate staff in project completion.
Reviews project-related documentation to ensure its accuracy and compliance to Regulatory Agencies.
Assists in determining project objectives to contribute to the development of a comprehensive project design/product improvement.
Provides technical soundness of design decisions and product changes to facilitate manufacturing, reduce costs, substitute material, improve quality and accommodate special customer needs.
Prevents and corrects manufacturing issues that affect product functionality or impact design intent.
Certification process coordinator.
Supports existing manufacturing processes and collaborates with cross-functional teams in the design of new manufacturing processes.
Maintains quality specifications and design intent of existing products.
Performs laboratory testing according to the product.
Controls and maintains the deviation system and CO process (Enovia).
Responsible for Product Data Management (PDM) process.
Responsible for project development for product improvements.
Coordinates with other departments to maximize the use of information, skills and resources.
Works with manufacturing plants on plans, processes and strategies to accomplish a trouble-free introduction of products into manufacturing.
Requests capital as needed in projects.
Supports PROLaunch on new product development and product line transfer as needed.
Complies with EQMS, Lean and Pro-Launch procedures and policies.
Supports VAVE activities for cost out.
Manages MET laboratory, builds prototypes and evaluates samples of products under development and/or UL VN evaluation.
Manages MET Lab daily accountability as well as capital expenditure for Lab projects.
Supports plant CI initiatives, actively participates in Gembas, LPA, OpA.
Team representation at the Site Leadership Meeting.
Supports LP plant Hi5.