PLS Manager

Eaton; Rico (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is seeking a PLS Manager to lead the Product Line Support engineering team. You will supervise daily activities, develop strategic plans, and ensure design processes meet cost and quality objectives.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, a Master’s degree preferred, and at least 5 years in similar roles. Fluent in English and Spanish is required, with strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years in similar positions.
• Fully bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience with PROE, SolidWorks, AS400, SPC, Lean/Design Six Sigma.
• Knowledge of ISO9000 and project management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the PLS engineering team (Lead Engineers, Master Designers, Supervisors).
• Report status on PLS team assignments and metrics to cross-functional teams.
• Support cost-out activities and ensure proper design procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to facilitate project completion and product development.
• Review project documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Lead design changes to improve manufacturability and reduce costs.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master Degree Preferible

Tools

MS Office

ProE

SolidWorks

AS400

Drawing interpretation

SPC

Lean/Design Six Sigma

ISO9000

Project management

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a PLS Manager.

What You’ll Do

Supervises the daily activities and assignments of the Product Line Support (PLS) engineering team. Performs complex engineering relate assignments often requiring development of new or improved products/process/techniques . Assess feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering test/products/equipment. Develop yearly strategic plans aligned with Division Engineering and LP operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises the day to day activities of the PLS engineering team (Lead Engineers, Master Designers, Supervisors).
• Reports status on PLS team assignments and metrics, prioritizing engineering request, projects and engineering to various cross functional teams based on Business needs.
• Supports the engineering aspects of cost out activities.
• Ensures the proper design procedures and processes of the engineering team.
• Contributes to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflict design requirements.
• Coordinates project activities with other operating or engineering units to facilitate participation of appropriate staff in project completion.
• Review project-related documentation to ensure its accuracy and compliance to Regulatory Agencies.
• Assists in determining project objectives to contribute to the development of a comprehensive project design/ product improvement.
• Provide technical soundness of design decisions and product changes to facilitate manufacturing, reduce costs, substitute material, improve quality and accommodate special customer needs.
• Prevent and correct manufacturing issues that affect product function ability or impact design intend.
• Certification process coordinator.
• Support to existent manufacturing process, collaborate with cross functional team in the design of new manufacturing process.
• Keep quality specification and design intend of existent products.
• Laboratory test according to the product.
• Control and maintenance of deviation system and CO process (Enovia).
• Responsible for Product Data Management (PDM) process.
• Responsible of project development for products improvement.
• Coordinate with other departments to maximize the use of information, skills and resources.
• Work with manufacturing plants on plans, processes and strategies to accomplish a trouble free introduction of products into manufacturing.
• Request capital as needed in projects
• Support PROLaunch on new product development and product line transfer as needed.
• Comply with EQMS, Lean and Pro-Launch procedures and policies
• Support VAVE activities for cost out
• Manage MET laboratory, build prototypes and evaluate samples of products under development and/or UL VN evaluation.
• Manage MET Lab daily accountability as well as capital expending for Lab projects.
• Support plant CI initiatives, actively participation on Gembas, LPA, OpA,
• Team representation at the Site Leadership Meeting
• Support LP plant Hi5

Qualifications

Education level required

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering ; Master Degree Preferible

Years And Area Of Experience Required

Minimum of 5 years at similar positions

Technical knowledge

Fully Bilingual (English/Spanish); MS office, Familiarity with ProE tools, Solid Works, AS400, drawing interpretation, SPC, Lean/Design Six Sigma, ISO9000, project management

Soft skills

Thinks and Acts Strategically, Get results, Build Organizational Capability, understanding of Eaton Culture Model

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