NPI Engineering Manager

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a NPI Engineering Manager.

This position requires you to be ONSITE for the first 6 months or so then HYBRID with 3 days in the office Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at our Sumter SC Eaton location. Sponsorship within the USA Country will be provided along with Relocation assistance, if needed.

Our NPI Engineering Manager will provide engineering leadership and direct the new product innovation activities for the Panel board & Switchboard (P&S) product line. This individual will supervise direct reports, provide technical direction, drive NPI activities, plan project schedules, coordinate project resources and testing, maintain project metrics, track project budgets, and implement/maintain rigor around project documentation.

The individual is part of the P&S engineering leadership team and responsible for collaboration with the appropriate teams at the manufacturing facilities to ensure they are prepared for the launch of each new product.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113,000 - $165,000 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.

In this role:

• Manage a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters in new product development and product line extensions.
• Provide technical direction and prioritization of engineering resources to support projects outlined in the product line and technology roadmaps.
• Analyze & track key performance metrics, develop activities and action plans to improve metrics, establish resources and schedules, and drive activities to completion.
• Expand the team's knowledge of panel board and switchboard products, design principles, performance requirements, and applicable third‑party certification standards, along with the latest engineering and manufacturing process related to respective product lines.
• Manage direct reports and budgets, conduct performance reviews, establish goals and development plans, drive knowledge transfer, and build organizational capability.
• Support business objectives / improvements impacting product line‑wide performance.
• Identify opportunities that enhance business performance through CI activities.
• Assist in bi‑annual competitor analysis of product features and capabilities.
• Coordinate and oversee tasks and activities for your team.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 7 years of product design experience.
• Must be able to relocate to Sumter SC. Relocation assistance will be provided, if needed.
• Sponsorship for this position is being offered to only those candidates currently living in the continental USA Country.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, electronics engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 7 years of product design experience with LV electrical distribution equipment.
• 3 years of design experience with UL 50, UL 67, and UL 891.
• Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.

• Good verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem‑solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
• Proficiency in Engineering software/tools (AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor & Enovia).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor.
• Knowledge of Product Life‑cycle management systems and their structure.
• Fabrication methods for sheet metal, plastic, copper, and aluminum.
• Up to 10% of your time traveling.

Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers. Must be able to successfully manage multiple priorities, analyze complex problems and implement solutions.

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