Project Leader

Eaton Corporation • Waukesha, WI

19h • $113,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Leader is responsible for the successful execution of assigned capital projects and associated budget allocations. They will plan, direct, and execute business projects related to manufacturing methods, processes, facilities, systems, and equipment using comprehensive knowledge of existing capabilities and new technology. The Project Leader implements the manufacture of new products or product lines with the emphasis on integrating using the most efficient process and manufacturable design. They will interfaces with manufacturing personnel to learn and improve existing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering related field from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of experience required in Manufacturing Engineering and/or Operations Leadership
• Three (3) years of experience in following manufacturing processes desired: metal fabrication, welding, painting operations, assembly, facilities, and electrical testing.
• Three (3) years of experience in leading capital expenditure projects from initiation to launch
• Must be able to travel up 75%.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI.

Nice To Haves

• PMP
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma processes and tools.
• Experience with Computer Aided Drafting and Design.
• Experience with authoring Capital Approval Requests (CAR), capitalization process, and asset disposition.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to Eaton management and customer.
• Must be capable of leading effectively in diverse cultural situations with customers and team members.
• Must be capable of initiating and providing recommendations to our Manufacturing Services Team for review and approval that will achieve desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-visibility, strategic capital projects, manage focused teams, run meetings, make regular update reports, execute major equipment purchase contracts, and replicate existing equipment.
• Ensure effective change management process is utilized including achievement of all MESH requirements.
• Develop training and operational documentation.
• Implementation of lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Support activities associated with large projects managed as an overall program through the ProLaunch process.Maintain metrics for project cost, quality, technical performance, and delivery.
• Coordinates all risks and requirements of the program into a complete integrated entity. This is accomplished by planning, controlling, integrating all projects into the programs, and measuring all elements to ensure the requirements and goals are successfully achieved.Contractor management while onsite at Eaton in adherence to Eaton’s MESH contractor safety requirements.
• Provides periodic project updates (Project Status Report 4-ups – Green/Yellow/Red) of current situation relating to contractual milestones and problem/high risk areas (e.g., technical, cost, and schedule). Provides updates to the business units.
• Some travel required to manage and execute projects across both PDRD and PRD manufacturing sites.

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.
• Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview.
• Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

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