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Design Engineer

AT Eaton
Eaton

Design Engineer

Rock Island, IL

Eaton's IS AER MSD division is currently seeking a Design Engineer at our location in Davenport IA.

The primary function of this position is to provide technical subject matter expertise (SME) for the Actuation product lines which includes Weapons Carriage and Release (WC&R), Missile Actuation, Space Propulsion, Emergency Actuation, and Releases and Restraints (R&R). This role may also provide technical expertise and oversight to the Pressure Technology Solutions (PTS) product line.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $65250.0 - $95700.0 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.

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What you'll do:

• Perform modeling, packaging, detailing, and mechanical stack up tolerance analysis.
• Drive process improvements to quality and efficiency in the design process.
• Help with material selection, review & approval.
• Participate and assist senior designer(s) and lead engineers with preparation of design review packages (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, FDR, etc.) for internal/external customers and management.
• Participate and assist in reviewing legacy drawings and initiate transition to product lifecycle management tool (PLM).
• Supports Manufacturing and Production with MRB issues.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions, including with external vendors.
• Participate and assist peer and senior engineers, the engineering test lab and production assembly personnel to verify and validate the designs to the various requirements, including through qualification and development testing.
• Import and export 3D models that are not native to Pro Engineer into existing designs as well as provide customers with Eaton's 3D models that are compatible with other CAD software systems.
• Possess capability to interpret complex design requirements from 2D sketches prepared by project/senior engineers
• Complete Bill-of-Materials within PLM to convey product requirements to organization.
• Attend Integrated Product Team meetings to help define and review New Product requirements.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 70-mile radius of Davenport IA will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with 3D CAD tools.
• Experience in the design of mechanical components.
• Experience with 3D modelling software (preferably Pro Engineer)
• Basic understanding of PLM systems.

Skills:

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and apply new concepts.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fast-thinker and problem solver.
• Knowledge of basic Microsoft and Microsoft Office applications.

Position Success Criteria:
• Understanding of ASME Y14 standards.
• Knowledge of geometry creation methods.
• Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Basic understanding of standard aerospace manufacturing processes and ability to design for manufacturability.

Additional Information:
• Work in a matrix organization within a global virtual engineering organization
• Develop productive working relationships with functions and organizations outside of Engineering
• Develop working relationships within the Aerospace engineering community
• Develop working relationships with customers

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Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Davenport, IA, USA
Job ID: Eaton-35982Davenport
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)