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Lead Product Engineer

AT Eaton
Eaton

Lead Product Engineer

Shanghai, China

What you'll do:

This is a position of product engineer focus on Torque Control System business in Mobility China. The Product Engineer (PE) is responsible to lead engineering activities like DVP, A/D matrix, technical proposal, design release in close liaison with the customer/Eaton internal teams in line with Eaton design standards, cost targets as well as customer quality and timing expectations. In this role, he/she will directly interface with customers and work with cross-functional team on NPI Programs for product function and design definitions, problem solving, product improvement, project engineering, field failure analysis and cost reduction tasks and being the key technical contact on customer NPI launch projects and aftersales support.

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A. Play as a key technical contact to customer, work with cross-function and supplier to develop new products to meet customer requirement in line with Eaton design standards, cost target, customer quality requirement and timing expectations.
B. Work on design proposals, whole new development or carryover application, to meet RFQ/SOR and Eaton/industry specifications.
C. Lead to define and implement product validation plan (DVP/PVP) according to drawing and industry requirements to meet project timing plan. Raise TR acc. to validation plan and guide test lab to complete tests in line with Eaton standards and report properly.
D Compliance with Eaton's process and requirement.
E. Lead aftersales product field failures and customer handling, support plant/supplier makes failure analysis and process investigation.
F. Have reports periodically to update the project status and communicate with related function/team timely in good manner.
G. Work with cross-functional team to ensure project launch safely and flawless, as well as resolve technical problems occurred in project launch.
H. Support to make proposals or solutions to support cost reduction and product improvement.
I. Support his/her manager to achieve goals set, and complete any tasks assigned on time.
J. Take initiative to make improvement and help peers to work more effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/mechatronic engineering, vehicle engineering, automation or relevant. Master's degree preferred.
• 6~10 years working experience in Application/Product engineering in Gear Box, vehicle drive line, vehicle chassis system, have experience in open/locking differential, E-axle, (EV) reduction gear box, front/rear axle, transmission preferred.

Skills:

• Solid experience and knowledge in system level of vehicle drive line integration and field problem solving preferred.
• Good communication and presentation skill, with ability to make status report and technical presentations to Customer and cross-function team.
• Knowledge and experience of engineering/R&D tools, process and methodologies preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of project management as a plus.
• DFSS Green Belt Certification as a plus.
• English language skills - both verbal and written - required
• Flexible on trip domestic and abroad
• Capable to work effectively in diverse cultural situations with our global Vehicle customers and team members.
• Team working and take initiative to make improvements
• Highly self-motivated and result oriented
• Work efficiently under multiple tasks and high pressure.

Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China
Job ID: Eaton-32826Shanghai
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)