NPD Engineering Leader - Power Distribution

Eaton Corporation; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 165,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation seeks an Engineering Leader – New Product Development (NPD) for the PDCA portfolio. This role can be based in Arden, NC, Fayetteville, NC, Charlotte, NC or Greenwood, SC.

You will drive multi-year NPD strategy, own the integrated portfolio, and ensure technical readiness across high-value programs. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in engineering, leadership across sites, and strong stage-gate experience in electrical power distribution or control equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years engineering experience with at least 5 years leading engineering managers or teams.
• Proven new product development and stage-gate experience in electrical power distribution or control equipment.
• Experience with medium and low voltage switchgear, switchboards, assemblies or motor control centers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set multi-year NPD engineering strategy for the PDCA portfolio.
• Own integrated NPD portfolio view across four product lines across multiple sites.
• Lead PROLaunch stage-gate execution on growth opportunities and ensure readiness at every gate.
• Develop and deploy common design processes, reviews, and cost-down methods across PDCA NPD teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stage-gate expertise

Cross-site collaboration

Electrical power distribution know-how

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Eaton Corporation seeks an Engineering Leader – New Product Development (NPD) for the PDCA portfolio. This role can be based in Arden, NC, Fayetteville, NC, Charlotte, NC or Greenwood, SC.

You will drive multi-year NPD strategy, own the integrated portfolio, and ensure technical readiness across high-value programs. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in engineering, leadership across sites, and strong stage-gate experience in electrical power distribution or control equipment.