Industrialization Program Engineer

About Eaton

Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. Last July, we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth.

Eaton is a power management company that provides energy‑efficient solutions to help customers manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. With approximately 96 000 employees and a presence in over 175 countries, Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through power‑management technology and services.

We are seeking an Industrialization Program Engineer responsible for Site Transfer Projects (from EATON plant or EMS) and New Project Introduction projects, structured by the Pro Launch process. The role manages manufacturing plant resources assigned for the introduction of transferred or new projects, from Gate 0 to Gate 5, and represents the manufacturing plant in the project team. Application field is related to EATON Electronic board and Finished goods production across several EATON divisions:
Life Safety, PMCC, DPQ, and others.

• Program manager for the STP Pro Launch project directed at the Dubai Manufacturing plant; lead a multi‑site team (EATON R&D, manufacturing plants, and other division actors) to ensure production starts with expected quality, cost, and timeline constraints.
• Active member of the NPI project team, representing the Dubai manufacturing plants organization; participate in STP Pro Launch projects for transfer outside the Dubai plant.
• Responsible for manufacturing deliverables during the Pro Launch process through all gates.
• Ensure completion of industrialization activities, schedule management, budget tracking, and project reporting from the manufacturing side.
• Act as the project‑team/Manufacturing plant point of contact during the industrialization phase and ramp‑up until capacity, quality, and budget targets are reached.
• Optimize and maintain robust, cost‑efficient manufacturing processes and product structures consistent with lean manufacturing practices; focus on electronic processes (SMD & assembly) and test capabilities; assist in root‑cause analysis and failure analysis as required.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and apply lean manufacturing techniques to eliminate waste and deliver products to customer expectations.

• Electrical/Electronics or Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering degree.
• 10+ years experience in mechatronic industrialization, as an industrialization program engineer/manager.

• Electronic manufacturing process knowledge and understanding.
• Industrial activities scheduling, budgeting, and reporting responsibility; proven capability to track supplier activities to secure schedule, quality, and budget.
• Ability to lead a multi‑skill team (SCM, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production, EHS, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong data analytic skillset.
• Good interpersonal skills and planning ability.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Highly ethical and able to work in a cross‑functional team.
• Experience managing a multicultural team is a strong plus.
• SMT/Wave soldering technology, mechatronic assembly, and testing experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, SAP, Enovia, SAP BW, and Microsoft Project.

• Being part of a company that has been in business for over 100 years and has a major impact in the energy industry.
• Work in a company committed to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.
• Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward and recognition system.
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities in a global company; build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide.
• A strong, agile, and diverse team locally and globally.
• Strong processes and state‑of‑the‑art systems and tools.
• Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans.
• Detailed induction support and well‑structured onboarding.
• Balance your work and life with a hybrid…