Eaton's Power Reliability Division is currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our South Milwaukee, WI facility.
The Project Engineer is responsible for executing small and medium projects while meeting schedule, cost and quality targets. This includes leading cross-functional product development teams with elements of planning, risk analysis, costing, product design, reliability testing, prototyping and design for manufacturability.
With eight Eaton facilities and more than 1600 employees located in Southeastern Wisconsin, Eaton's local footprint enables our employees with state-of-the-art laboratories and access to manufacturing, all while providing ample opportunities for development and career growth within region.
Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.
In this role, you will...
Lead projects and cross-functional teams to develop scope, requirements, cost targets, project plans, and service-marketing-production literature.
Develop and maintain business case, integrated project plans, communication plans, resource requirements, budget and issue tracking.
Identify opportunities within switchgear products and applications to increase value, improve quality and decrease costs.
Manage the cost out idea database, maintain deck data integrity and track monthly project savings.
Utilize and foster team development of program management methodologies and six sigma principles to drive and track project and product performance.
Identify critical path dependencies and risks; develop risk mitigation plans; drive resolution between functions.
Provide cross-functional project leadership for concept discussions, verification/validation plans & analyses, PPAP, scorecards, manufacturing processes & equipment, prototypes phase in/out plans, and final production.
Create & implement detailed designs utilizing engineering tools that comply with relevant industry standards.
Drive design for cost/design for manufacture analysis (DFM/DFA) on individual parts, subassemblies with the ability to propose alternate materials and methods of assembly and manufacturing.
When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Required (Basic) Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future without company sponsorship
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area (50 miles) of the work location will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with phase gate project management processes
Demonstrated expertise leading cross functional teams- engineering, marketing, sourcing, manufacturing.
Experience in 3D modeling and creating drawings
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, presentation and written communication skills
Position Success Criteria
Demonstrated excellence in communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel up to 10%
Proficient using Microsoft office software
Product design, DFM/DFA and manufacturing knowledge
Knowledge of relevant industry standards and how they apply to the product, including practice in design verification and validation
Six Sigma green/black belt certification
Job
Engineering
Region
North America - US/Puerto Rico
Primary Location
United States-Wisconsin-South Milwaukee
Work Locations
South Milwaukee WI Loc
Organization
ESSG CPSD PRD Power Reliability Division
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Schedule
Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?