RD&E Engineering Manager / Specialist Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 440,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power management company in Dubai seeks an experienced RD&E Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers. The candidate should possess a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of experience. Key responsibilities include managing engineering projects, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Focus on employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong technical background in electronic design and manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of RD&E engineers.
• Manage hardware engineers and their work allocation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Development of electronic products

Budgeting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering

Job description

Join Our Team at Eaton: Empowering Tomorrow, Today!

Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. This 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.

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated RD&E Engineering Manager / Specialist Engineer to lead a team of engineers in delivering high-quality engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and project management skills to drive engineering, ensure timely delivery, and foster a collaborative team environment.

What you’ll do

• Lead, supervise and mentor a team of RD&E engineers across various disciplines including direct responsibility of 15-20 members and functional supervision of additional 15-20 members.
• Manage hardware engineers including their work allocation, resource loading, performance and daily supervision.
• Manage re-design and development of electronic product transitions into Dubai manufacturing.
• Be the single point of contact for all RD&E activities on site. Work closely with site management and engage in site specific engineering management collaboration and community of best practices.
• Collaborate closely with Eaton COEs in EIIC as well as worldwide like Power electronics COE, Component engineering COE, PCBA design COEs to ensure alignment with respect to tools, processes and practices.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee engineering projects that are supported by engineers in Dubai.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality systems.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders from engineering and manufacturing to ensure R&D support to manufacturing and vice-versa.
• Ensure onboarding, training and readiness of all RD&E Engineers in Dubai.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development of team members.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and bottlenecks.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in electronic design and development including connectivity, cyber requirements and evolution of regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering
• 10+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Strong technical background in electronic design, testing and manufacturing
• Proven experience managing engineering teams and delivering complex projects

Skills

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with development and sustaining of electronic products
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource planning
• Ability to foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Leader with high energy, strong agility and collaboration

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city known for its modern architecture, luxurious lifestyle, and rich cultural heritage. Living and working in Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class amenities, a safe environment, and a thriving expatriate community. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world’s most exciting cities.

Ready to make a difference? Join Eaton’s Dubai Team and be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and power management!

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.