EATON

Program Manager- Engineering

EATON$97K — $143K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Three years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficient in project management methodologies and tools
  • Experience with high-power electrical equipment
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Program Manager with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Lead manufacturing engineering activities, including process optimization and layout development
  • Ensure project execution meets schedule, budget, and scope requirements
  • Coordinate and communicate with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders
  • Achieve cross-functional collaboration with quality, supply chain, and operations teams
  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Programs for paid and unpaid time away from work
Full Job Description
Eaton's Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is currently seeking a program manager to join our team. This role will take place on-site at one of our facilities in Raleigh, NC. Relocation benefits will be provided within the United States only.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

  • Serve as a Program Manager (PM) with strong focus on Continuous Improvement (CI) and Manufacturing Engineering (ME) competencies
  • Lead and support manufacturing engineering activities at RPO, including line design, layout development, and process optimization
  • Drive execution of projects, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and aligned to scope
  • Develop and implement facility and production line layouts to support operational efficiency and capacity needs
  • Coordinate and communicate effectively with external contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
  • Act as a key liaison between engineering, operations, and support functions
  • Provide clear and effective communication across all levels:
  • Present updates, risks, and progress to senior leadership
  • Work closely with operators and floor-level teams to ensure successful execution
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with support functions (quality, supply chain, EH&S, etc.)
  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and drive problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Accountable for program scope and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments.
  • Ensure effective program management tools and processes are utilized, including the use of Eaton's PROLaunch process as applicable.
  • Lead project teams. Identify required activities across functions, hold team members accountable for successful execution.
  • Maintain a robust communication plan, inclusive of regular stakeholder presentations relevant to status of programs. Monitor risk and take decisive and early action to resolve any issues.
  • Capture and communicate lessons learned from current / past projects.
  • Flex across various sites in Raleigh area as needed, providing on-site support and leadership to ensure seamless program execution and operational continuity.


Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
  • MinimuBachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Minimum three (3) years' of professional experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 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 Qualifications:
  • Proficient in project management methodologies and tools
  • Experience working on projects with high-power electrical equipment


Skills:

  • Ability to successfully interface with all organizational levels & departments
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong presentation aptitude and public speaking experience
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Detailed planning ability and strong organizational skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address challenges proactively

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

About EATON

Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about EATON
Size
85,947 employees
Market Cap
$62.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-0.1%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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