Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront.
What you'll do:
As a Lead Engineer, you'll:
Lead Projects: Take charge of small to medium projects or key sections of larger initiatives, including proposals, new product introductions, and modifications/upgrades to in-service products.
Plan & Coordinate: Work alongside other functions and project management, manage tasks, and ensure milestone success by engaging cross-functional teams like airworthiness and safety.
Collaborate: Serve as the technical interface with customers, ensuring solutions meet expectations and translating those requirements internally.
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Drive Excellence: Contribute all system lifecycle stages-requirements, design, development, integration, verification, and qualification.
Mitigate Risks: Manage technical risks and opportunities, ensuring system integrity and design traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
Support Growth: Support apprentices and junior engineers, manage engineering change, and work closely with leadership to ensure projects are well-resourced.
Qualifications:
Degree in a relevant engineering field (HNC/apprenticeship with equivalent experience also considered).
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience.
Skills:
Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders.
Self-motivated problem solver with a proactive approach to challenges.
Proficiency in engineering lifecycles, technical report writing, and design reviews.
Comfortable presenting technical content at all levels within the business.
Experience with project scheduling and, ideally, prior engineering document sign-off.
The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.