LATAM R&D & Manufacturing Leader — 50% Travel

Eaton; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 1,681,000 - 2,615,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Protection, Control, & Solutions Group seeks a LATAM R&D Manager to lead regional R&D and Engineering across LATAM, driving localization, cost reduction, and manufacturing innovation. The role spans Mexico, CAC, Chile, and Brazil, with frequent cross-country collaboration and 50% travel.

Reporting to the LATAM Operations Director, you will develop engineering talent, ensure adherence to Eaton standards, and advance capital investments that expand manufacturing capabilities while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a technical field (ME/EE/Industrial) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 7 years in engineering/R&D, with 5+ years in leadership of engineering teams.
• Fluent English and Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional R&D, cost reduction and localization initiatives across LATAM.
• Direct Manufacturing Engineering teams in multiple countries (Mexico CAC, Chile, Brazil).
• Drive process standardization and productivity improvement programs.
• Manage regional Capex projects from justification through implementation.
• Support localization strategy to grow manufacturing capacity in all plants.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality/OpEx and Plant Managers on DFx and new products.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

R&D

Engineering management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Eaton’s Protection, Control, & Solutions Group seeks a LATAM R&D Manager to lead regional R&D and Engineering across LATAM, driving localization, cost reduction, and manufacturing innovation. The role spans Mexico, CAC, Chile, and Brazil, with frequent cross-country collaboration and 50% travel.

Reporting to the LATAM Operations Director, you will develop engineering talent, ensure adherence to Eaton standards, and advance capital investments that expand manufacturing capabilities while