LatAm R&D & Manufacturing Leader

Eaton Corporation; México; Hybrid; CLP 118,343,000 - 157,791,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s Protection, Control, & Solutions Group seeks a Latam R&D Manager to lead regional R&D and Engineering, driving localization, cost reduction, manufacturing innovations and capital investments across Latin America. This role oversees operations in Mexico, CAC, Chile and Brazil, with 50% travel.

You will guide R&D and Manufacturing Engineering teams, standardize processes, and partner with Supply Chain and Plant Managers to advance design-for-manufacturability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Working knowledge of product/manufacturing engineering, R&D, product localization and Capex management.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in engineering / R&D.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Advanced English and Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional R&D, cost reduction and product localization initiatives to grow manufacturing capabilities across LATAM.
• Direct Manufacturing Engineering teams across Mexico, CAC, Chile and Brazil.
• Drive process standardization across all plants.
• Lead productivity improvement programs.
• Manage regional Capex projects, from justification through implementation.
• Standardize items/materials and product families across the region.
• Support the localization strategy to grow manufacturing capacity in all plants.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality/OpEx and Plant Managers on design-for-manufacturability and new product/process introduction.
• Ensure engineering compliance with Eaton standards and applicable local regulations.
• Build organizational capability, developing and coaching engineering talent across the region.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Innovation & CI

Change Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Project & Program Management

Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

Talent Development & Coaching

Communication & Influencing

Results Orientation

Customer & Business Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Eng / Electrical Eng / Industrial Eng

Master's degree in Engineering / MBA (preferred)

Job description

Eaton Corporation’s Protection, Control, & Solutions Group seeks a Latam R&D Manager to lead regional R&D and Engineering, driving localization, cost reduction, manufacturing innovations and capital investments across Latin America. This role oversees operations in Mexico, CAC, Chile and Brazil, with 50% travel.

You will guide R&D and Manufacturing Engineering teams, standardize processes, and partner with Supply Chain and Plant Managers to advance design-for-manufacturability and