Eaton · 5 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineering Manager
Sumter, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expEaton is a leader in power management solutions, and they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Manager to lead their Switchboard Mechanical Engineering Team. This role involves driving innovation and quality in engineering efforts while managing a high-performing team and ensuring project delivery exceeds expectations.
Electric Vehicle
Responsibilities
Spearhead mechanical engineering strategy and execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time and exceed expectations
Lead conceptual design development tailored to customer needs and factory capabilities
Oversee system engineering activities, translating complex requirements into robust, scalable solutions
Champion design quality, reviewing engineering drawings and ensuring flawless production readiness
Serve as a technical mentor and manager, guiding a high-performing team and fostering career growth
Drive continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing processes to boost efficiency and reduce cycle time
Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve factory and field service challenges with agility and precision
Promote a culture of safety, quality, and innovation, aligned with Eaton’s MESH and EQS standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum 5 years of engineering work experience
Minimum 1 year of managing a team
Effective communication skills (written & verbal) required
Must be able to work with a sense of urgency
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and take initiative to solve problems
Demonstrated ability for problem solving using logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
Demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support customer and manufacturing requirement
Understanding of UL891, ANSI and NEMA Standards
Comprehensive knowledge of the application and manufacturing requirements for electrical assemblies
Leadership experience in a high accountability culture and metrics driven environment
Preferred
Minimum 3 years of Custom Order Engineering experience
Minimum 5 years of AutoCAD and 3D modeling software
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
Minimum 3 years managing people
Benefits
Relocation assistance
Sponsorship support
Variable incentive program
Company
Eaton
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.
Founded in 1911Dublin, Dublin, IRL
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.6MKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2023-06-22Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
Craig Arnold
Chairman and CEO
Gerard Devito
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Eaton Vehicle Group
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