Senior NPD & Transition Project Engineer

Eaton Group; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Group in Tijuana, Mexico seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead New Product Development and Transition programs from initiation through hand-off. You will drive cross-functional collaboration, ensure alignment with cost, quality, and schedule, and deploy Pro Launch methodologies within the business unit.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in similar roles, a Bachelor’s (Engineering preferred), strong English and excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in a related field and 3–5 years in project management.
• Experience planning PP cycles and cost budgeting for transitions and NPD.
• Engineering degree preferred and strong English (85–95%).
• Strong analytical and communication skills; Proactive and results driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of New Product Development and Transition projects, using the Project Management Tools and the standard transition process to ensure project goal alignment and deliverables on time, quality and cost.
• Deploy Pro Launch methodologies & processes within the Business unit under his responsibility.
• Monitor & control Capex, milestone attainment and financial performance in project under their responsibility.
• Create a detailed plan which identifies the critical path of the project and identifies risk and mitigations.
• Prioritizes tasks and manages assignments so team activities are balanced, and resources are used effectively.
• Identify project risks and development mitigation plans to ensure project goals remains on track.
• Report recurrent project status and elevate project risks to the Sr. Management.
• Provides leadership to team and becomes their ‘Go To’ person – informs and updates team as and when necessary, involves them in decision making process, delegates responsibility and inculcates accountability.
• Coordinate Project Portfolio prioritization to determinate timeframe, resources & funding required to support next year proposed projects as part of the site Strategic Planning.
• Coordinate PRO Launch OPA self-assessment to ensure internal project management tools and policies are being deployed and develop action plans to close gaps.
• Provide training and Guidance on Pro-Launch tools & requirements to the cross functional team leading the Transition.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Analytical skills

MS Office

MS Project

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Eaton Group in Tijuana, Mexico seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead New Product Development and Transition programs from initiation through hand-off. You will drive cross-functional collaboration, ensure alignment with cost, quality, and schedule, and deploy Pro Launch methodologies within the business unit.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in similar roles, a Bachelor’s (Engineering preferred), strong English and excellent analytical and communication skills.