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
Skills:
Soft skills
Thinks and Acts Strategically, Get results, Build Organizational Capability, understanding of Eaton Culture Model
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