Lead Project Engineer

Eaton's Power Systems Division is currently seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Waukesha, WI facility. A hybrid work schedule is offered (3 days in office/2 days remote).

Position Overview:

In this role, you will be responsible for the successful execution and deliverables for NPI, VAVE, Sourcing projects and programs. Along with supporting the Program Management functions within the Transformer Product Line. You will also lead and execute projects/programs to ensure successful execution of VAVE and NPI projects including elements of planning, risk analysis, costing, product design, reliability testing, prototyping, and design for manufacturability.

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 function you will:

• Collaborate with marketing, manufacturing, and sourcing functions in project deck development and execution. Negotiates resources allocation as required to execute project to specified milestones.
• Maintains and lead "idea generation events" to maintain enough projects to maximize business cost out objectives
• Responsible for NPI, VAVE and sourcing project initiation, execution, and completion
• Coordinates all risks and requirements of a project, controlling, integrating all project activities and deliverables, and measuring of elements to ensure the requirements and goals are successfully achieved.
• Continuously seek product improvements that will increase profitability by being aware of commodity pricing and labor costs.
• Identifies next generation opportunities though emerging technologies that will expand product offerings and improve manufacturability of current products.
• Manages and executes the financial lifecycle for NPI, VAVE and sourcing projects.
• Maintains metrics on project schedules, budget, quality, technical performance
• Provides periodic project updatesof current situation relating to contractual milestones and problem/high risk areas

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution
• 1 year experience in both Electrical and Mechanical systems
• 3 years of experience in project leadership or Engineering and/or Product Development Management
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Six Sigma certification
• Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP) or equivalent
• Familiar with the Power Industry products and standards
• Familiar with ISO design controls and product development practices
• Familiar with Gate review methodology

Position Criteria:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations
• Self-motivating and acts in an ethical and truthful manner
• Good analytical skills and business acumen
• Understands Program and Project Management methodologies, processes and tools
• Excellent team leadership skills - capability to lead change in an Integrated Team (IPT)

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.

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

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What you will get from us

Eaton's mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power - more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. 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 day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton's 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. 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 have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company's operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

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.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico
Organization: PSD Power Systems Division

Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes - Hybrid
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time