Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Moon Township (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer at Eaton in Moon Township, PA, overseeing the overall mechanical design of new technologies, prototyping, and testing for ARS Innovation projects.

You will collaborate with Commercial and Industrial Product Managers, and work across divisions to deliver on schedule and budget while coordinating with internal and external teams in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of design, modeling, and simulation experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
• No relocation benefit; within 50-mile radius of Moon Township, PA.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple simultaneous projects with local and remote teams.
• Coordinate with marketing to align specifications with voice of the customer.
• Ensure design progression via CAD modeling, simulation, analysis, and drawing release; coordinate with internal and third-party compliance.
• Manage prototyping budget and target cost requirements.
• Conduct DFMEA/PFMEA sessions to identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Lead project management activities in Eaton PRE/PROLaunch (Six-Sigma) processes.
• Present project status at Executive Tollgate Sessions.

Skills

CAD design

Creo 3D modeling

DFSS/DFMEA/DOE/RCCA

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communications

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Project management tools

Job description

Eaton's division is currently seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer. This role is located at our facility in Moon Township, PA (20 minutes west of downtown Pittsburgh, PA). A hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office/2 days remote is available. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. 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.

What you'll do:

Our Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will have the responsibility of the overall mechanical design of new technologies. This will include design and analysis of the necessary components. This position will work closely with the Commercial and Industrial Product Managers from four different divisions, Center of Excellences, Eaton Research Labs and Global Product Lines to develop technologies in an organized and expedient fashion. In addition, this role will also be responsible for the prototyping and testing activities for the ARS Innovation projects. Responsibility includes meeting the overall project schedule and budget. This role encompasses collaborating with all aspects of product development including the mechanical and electrical team working groups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, organize, control, and lead multiple simultaneous projects with local and remote teams.
• Coordinate with marketing to ensure project specifications are clear, complete, achievable, and consistent with voice of the customer
• Ensure design progression via CAD modeling, simulation, analysis, drawing release, testing plan creation, test review, and coordinate with internal and third-party compliance (UL and CSA).
• Ensure project prototyping budget and product target cost requirements are being met.
• Conduct design reviews as well as the Design and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA, PFMEA) sessions to identify project risks and develop response plans
• Responsible for project management activities designated in Eaton PRE/PROLaunch (Six-Sigma) process
• In conjunction with other team members present the project status at Executive Tollgate Sessions.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Five (5)+ years of design, modeling, and simulation experience
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Moon Township, PA will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Familiarity with all design, manufacturing and regulatory (UL, CE, etc.)
• Exposure to project management tools
• Proven cross-functional interpersonal and leadership skills plus people development as a coach/mentor
• Experience working with international suppliers and/or customers.
• Experience working with remote engineering resources

Skills:

• Strong work ethic, flexibility, and a desire to actively contribute to the group's success.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of plastic part design, sheet metal part design and electrical design principles, plus working process knowledge of thermal/stress analysis, and innovative use of alternative materials
• Experience with and demonstrated proficiency with PTC Creo 3-D modeling software
• Working knowledge of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Design for Manufacturability (dfM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design of Experiments (DOE), and Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) principles.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as member of a team

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