Product Engineer - Static Seals

Eaton Corporation • Calverton, MD

19h • $82,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Fluid & Electrical Distribution Division of the Aerospace Group, located in Beltsville, MD, is seeking a Product Engineer – Static Seals to join our growing team. This role will be a Product Engineering focal point in support of the static seal product line and will work with global and cross-functional teams to support the design and development of new products and ensure smooth operation of our manufacturing process. Key tasks include supporting new product development as well as existing customers, identification of both product and cost-reduction improvements, implementation of corrective actions, problem-solving of systemic issues, driving modernization and digitization of processes, and review and disposition of discrepant material to ensure we meet our customers’ requirements.
As Eaton is a global company, this role will collaborate with engineers across the world and provide product engineering oversight and technical support for similar hardware produced at other Eaton factories. Candidates must have strong organization skills and effectively multi-task to accomplish a variety of assignments in support of the factory, product improvements, and troubleshooting of issues. The
role requires sound engineering judgment to rapidly address business critical operations.
This role is expected to be on-site at our factory located in Beltsville, MD and supports the shop floor as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university
• Relevant experience internship, co‑op, undergraduate research, or lab experience in engineering or product development.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of 50 miles of Beltsville, MD will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• Knowledge and experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office tools or similar – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc
• Familiarity with 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.
• Familiarity with the development of new products and interaction with customers.
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Strong learning aptitude and a curious nature
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Expectations for innovation with patent application goals possibly leading to the issuance of US patents.
• Ability to coordinate the design activities through multi-sites and multi-culture.
• Ability to travel (domestic and international)
• Participation in engineering hands-on activities
• Coordinate interaction with System Integration activity as it relates to seals products
• Provide input to technology road map as it relates to seals products
• Support the development of prototype hardware for test and evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited institution
• Experience with metal manufacturing processes (such as cutting, welding, forming, inspection, etc.)
• Exposure to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Proficiency in 3D CAD Software package (CATIA V5 and/or Creo preferred)
• Understanding of design evaluation techniques such as reliability analysis, statistical tolerance stacks, Failure Mode and Effect analysis (FMEA), etc.
• Familiar with aircraft product life cycle and regulatory aspects of aircraft design
• Previous design, maintenance or repair experience with aircraft systems
• Knowledge of related aircraft pneumatic products, manufacturing techniques and materials
• Familiarity with Product Data Management (PDM) systems for documentation control and workflow management
• Familiarity with continuous improvement tools such as value stream mapping, Kaizen, etc.
• Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) concepts and tools as they relate to minimizing process / product variability – i.e. regression analysis, design of experiments, hypothesis testing, etc.
• Familiarity with Aerospace Material Review Board and non-conformance concessions approval processes.
• 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. (design/process interface).

Responsibilities

• Complete the design and execution of new Static Seal products.
• Support existing customers and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with a global engineering team, including product launches in the US and abroad, product transfers, and technical support.
• Provide technical support to all internal departments, suppliers and customers as it relates to the product.
• Verify completed drawings, reports, and change orders for completeness and conformity to standards, procedures and specifications.
• Verify accuracy of calculations, dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Work with customers, suppliers, project managers and other engineering disciplines to optimize designs and identify cost trade-offs.
• Participate in defining engineering approaches including the planning and scheduling of work.
• Initiate and promote generation of new ideas and document appropriately for possible future patent application and protection.
• Ensure the successful completion of the assigned projects within the time and cost constraints.
• Promote cordial relationships. Foster and maintain a favorable business profile with current and prospective customers, vendors, peers and other professionals.
• Support new product development and capture efforts, as assigned. Learn from lead engineers for personal development for future roles.
• Provide initial engineering review of customer returned material; work with lead engineers, quality engineers, and customers to determine root cause of failure. Produce failure analysis reports as needed. Lead assigned cost out activities led by the engineering department, as well as support Supply Chain projects to meet annual cost out target.
• Process drawing updates and modifications, as necessary, in support of production issues or product transitions between factories for the static seals product line.
• Work with Manufacturing and Quality engineering to provide technical support for production issues within the factory as well as with our suppliers.
• Perform product engineering reviews of customer requirements, change requests, clarifications, etc.
• Apply statistical and analytical tools towards effective problem-solving and completion of project activities.
• Write test procedures and qualification reports in support of project deliverables, as assigned. Engage and support product testing activities in our on-site lab, as needed.
• As necessary, participate with continuous improvement teams as Product Engineering representative. Work in team environment to meet plant driven metrics for quality, safety, delivery, performance, and inventory.
• Prepare/review documents including cost estimates (NRE), project schedules, design and instruction specifications, operating manuals, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with the greater Seals & Accumulators engineering team, learning and supporting additional sealing products in alignment with customer demand.

Benefits

• Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

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