Product-VAVE Engineer (Hybrid)

Eaton's Crouse Hinds division is currently seeking a Product/VAVE Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Syracuse, NY location and is eligible for a hybrid work setup.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking to hire a Product Engineer - VAVE to enhance new product development, product support, value engineering, and product specification. As the Product Engineer - VAVE, you will be responsible for VAVE (Value added, Value Engineer) products that produce a high profit margin and greater value to our customers.

This is a role that will provide the opportunity to work cross-functionally with other business areas including Marketing, Sales, and Operations. It will require you to have ambition, drive, strong engineering fundamentals, with enthusiasm in the product design and cost arenas. A highly entrepreneurial sense of urgency along with a passion for the industry is desirable A strong drive to grow both personally and professionally is ideal for this role. You will possess the capability to align product growth with the overall strategic game-plan as well as have the competence to complete the day-to-day tasks.

The position will allow you to demonstrate your ability to drive innovation from ideation through Six Sigma processes, identification of product adjacencies, identification and execution of cost savings initiatives through VA/VE & product rationalization. The position will require you to be highly proficient in project management and documentation with the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel with enabling rapid development of new design concepts.

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:

• Utilize manufacturing background to drive designs toward manufacturing capabilities
• Identify and execute cost out projects to drive Value Added Value Engineering (VAVE)
• Maintain and upgrade existing products
• Utilize manufacturing knowledge to uncover new opportunities
• Assist with 3rd party certifications and develop and test prototypes for new product ideas as well as create product specifications
• Partner with quality assurance to establish product quality standards consistent with the needs of the market
• Create and maintain project development plans as well as create and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Utilize Phase-Gate process to manage projects

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 degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 1 year engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. (experience gained during an internship/co-op will be counted toward this)
• 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 Syracuse NY will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Knowledge
• Experience with 2D modeling/design
• Creative with solid modeling experience
• SolidWorks Experience
• VAVE experience
• 3+ years of experience in product design in a manufacturing environment

Position Criteria

• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong understanding and ability to use Microsoft Excel

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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We make what matters work. Everywhere you look-from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day-you'll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That's why Eaton is dedicated to improving people's lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters.

We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We're ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we're committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico
Organization: EPG CHD EP Americas

Job Level: Individual Contributor
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