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Eaton · 9 hours ago

Engineering Lab & Product Certification Manager

Menomonee Falls, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$109K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

Eaton’s Industrial Controls Division is seeking an Engineering Lab & Product Certification Manager. The role involves overseeing engineering operations, managing certification processes, and ensuring compliance with global standards while driving continuous improvement in product quality.

Electric Vehicle

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage Industrial Control Labs – Oversee lab operations, safety compliance, agency certifications, technicians, and design services (mechanical/electrical)

Establish Engineering Standards – Develop and maintain procedures for PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems (ENOVIA), CAD tools, and drafting/design policies

Provide Technical Leadership – Guide draftspersons, product designers, and engineering teams on standards and best practices

Ensure Lab Safety & Compliance – Enforce ESWP/MESH practices, update SOPs annually, and collaborate with EHS for regulatory requirements

Budget & Resource Management – Develop annual budgets, manage capital planning, and control costs for labs and related projects

Coordinate External Services – Manage vendor contracts, KPIs, and partnerships for overflow work and specialized mechanical/electrical services

Drive Continuous Improvement – Streamline processes, implement training resources, and enhance efficiency through updated technologies

Lead Certification Strategy – Oversee UL, CSA, IEC testing processes, optimize certification costs, and maintain product compliance files

Support Product Stewardship – Ensure compliance with RoHS, REACH-SVHC, and Prop65 regulations across all markets

Communicate & Report – Provide transparent updates to leadership on project progress and maintain records for safety checks and regulatory permits

Qualification

Engineering Services ManagementPLM AdministrationProduct DesignCertification ProcessesCAD ToolsSafety ComplianceBudget ManagementContinuous ImprovementData Management SystemsSoft Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited institution

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Engineering Services Management, PLM Administration, and/or Product Design

Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc

Preferred

Experience with computer data management (PDM/PLM) systems such as ENOVIA, Creo, Autodesk tools, SolidWorks, MAPICS, Oracle, VISTA, and configuration systems

Prior experience working with certification agencies

Experience organizing/managing lab-wide 5S events and lab improvement projects