VAVE Division Engineering Manager

Eaton Corporation•Coraopolis, PA

2d•$130,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking a VAVE Division Engineering Manager. The role develops and owns the VAVE technology roadmap, blended with the NPI technology roadmap, and leads value analysis and value engineering work across divisional sites and strategic suppliers. The position focuses on improving product value through optimized designs, materials, manufacturing processes, and cost structures while meeting customer expectations and annual savings objectives. The manager works with design, manufacturing, procurement, and other cross-functional teams to implement cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or performance. The role also establishes engineering best practices, promotes Design for Six Sigma tools, mentors technical staff, and supports engineering audits and reviews across sites. The position is based within 50 miles of Moon Township or Peachtree City, Georgia; active-duty military candidates are exempt from this geographic requirement. No relocation benefit is offered. Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. The expected annual salary range is $130,000–$190,000. The stated range is a general guideline; compensation depends on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations. Eaton provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility, location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
At least 7 years of engineering responsibility, including project management.
At least 3 years of experience managing an engineering team.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience developing and tracking effective engineering metrics to drive projects to successful completion; experience may be gained concurrently.
Five years of experience collaborating with manufacturing locations to coordinate successful product launches while meeting project schedules; experience may be gained concurrently.
Five years of experience documenting, planning, executing, managing, and controlling programs and technical resources; experience may be gained concurrently.
Five years of experience managing a diverse and global team to accelerate engineering development; experience may be gained concurrently.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and own the VAVE technology roadmap, blended with the NPI technology roadmap.
Analyze existing products to identify opportunities to improve design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Deliver projects that optimize product design, manufacturing processes, and cost structures to enhance overall value.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency enhancement throughout the product lifecycle.
Lead value engineering initiatives with cross-functional teams to meet or exceed customer expectations while maximizing profitability.
Lead value engineering ideation events and projects across divisional sites and strategic suppliers using systematic methodologies to enhance product value, reduce costs, and meet annual savings objectives.
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and procurement teams to implement cost-effective solutions without compromising product quality or performance.
Use the Pro-PM and waterline processes to align project prioritization and resource allocation.
Identify risks associated with proposed changes and develop mitigation plans for implementing value engineering initiatives.
Monitor industry trends, technologies, and best practices to benchmark products against competitors and market leaders.
Identify or define engineering best practices, document them, train others, and deploy them.
Maintain documentation of value engineering projects, including achieved savings, design changes, and impacts on product performance.
Promote and teach Design for Six Sigma tools, provide technical mentoring, and support cross-site engineering audits and reviews.
Develop strategies to streamline processes, reduce waste, and save money.