Lead Engineer, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Lead Engineer. This position will be located at our Rumford, RI facility.

As a member of the Product Design Group, the Lead Engineer is responsible for leading research and development projects, as well as new product development projects at the major repeater level or below for dynamic sealing and accumulator applications. The Lead Engineer is responsible for performing and managing multiple phases of product design, analysis and validation, starting from VOC (voice of customer) or customer’s preliminary specifications, to final customer approval and full rate production;

including requirements and boundary conditions negotiation, product line extensions, failure analysis, product validation, prototype coordination, and follow up of project status.

This position is responsible for leading complex projects within the seals and accumulator global team. The lead engineer coordinates technical work within the global team across multiple sites within the business. Projects typically include frequent customer technical communication covering design integration, technical proposal presentation, reverse engineering, analysis, report writing, planning and managing of component testing. The Lead Engineer will develop, maintain and promote constructive and favorable relationships with current and prospective customers, vendors, peers and other team members.

Additionally, the Lead Engineer may support aftermarket business through PMA, DER, SAR, and Manual repair development.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $93750.03 - $137500.04 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Present product design at PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and CDR (Critical Design Review) forum (including customer reviews), manage customer requirements, coordinate project related design and qualification tasks assigned to peers, COE’s and test labs. Conduct technical reviews with leadership and senior leadership.
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Teams and suppliers to develop designs that will meet manufacturing capabilities and cost targets.
• Ensure design and analytical standards are met as directed by the Chief Engineering Staff.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers. Document design processes/practices, check lists, lessons learned and experience data.
• Lead improvement teams using a data driven approach leveraging advanced problem solving tools, including development and evaluation of process capability, process control plans, analysis of out-of-control conditions and process audits, supporting the review of customer returned units, identification of problems and implementing corrective actions.
• Innovate to develop product solutions to meet customer requirements, cost targets and schedule commitments.
• Prepare technical proposals and non-recurring cost estimates (NRE) for new business opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and promote constructive and favorable relationships with current and prospective customers, suppliers, peers and other team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of seven (7) years progressive experience in engineering, product development and qualifications.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C., (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Rumford, RI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the…