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Product Engineer Specialist

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Eaton

Product Engineer Specialist

Syracuse, NY

Eaton's B-LINE division is currently seeking a Product Engineer Specialist.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $105000.03 - $154000.04 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:

This position will be responsible for New Product Innovation (NPI), Value Added / Value Engineer (VAVE) and Sustaining Engineering products that produce a high profit margin and greater value to our customers. Position will work cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales & Operations to develop and design products that will penetrate the national and international markets.

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This position will oversee the development & deployment of the GEIS North America Engineering platform product and process strategies. The incumbent will coordinate multi-disciplined engineering projects from design to implementation while serving as an expert resource within the North America Engineering organization. This position will require the incumbent to have an in-depth knowledge of divisional goals and strategies while being highly proficient in project management in order to successfully manage multiple projects.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Utilize manufacturing background to drive designs toward manufacturing capabilities
  • Lead project teams to create robust product specifications
  • Create industry research white papers to drive product market preference
  • Mentor and assist in the professional development of the GEIS platform product engineers
  • Review and approve product test plans and protype designs for new product ideas
  • Identify cost out project opportunities to drive Value Added Value Engineering (VAVE)
  • Utilize manufacturing knowledge to uncover new opportunities
  • Manage the execution of 3rd party certifications while building industry notoriety
  • Partner with quality assurance to establish product quality standards consistent with the needs of the market
  • Create and maintain project development plans as well as approve Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
  • Utilize Phase-Gate process to manage projects
  • Participate in Voice of the Customer (VoC) product and requirements research

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Minimum 3 years of CAD/Solidworks modeling experience
  • Minimum 3 years experience with 2D modeling/design
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship now and in the future
  • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of Highland, IL or Syracuse, NY will be considered. Active-duty military members are exempt from this geographical limitation

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Experience working in a global business environment
  • Prior Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience
  • Prior customer-interfacing role experience
  • Experience in metal forming manufacturing
  • NPI and VAVE experience

Skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking
  • Ability to work in a virtual environment
  • Strong knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Excel
  • Manages complex projects involving multiple components or systems for completeness and compatibility with organizational objectives and standards
  • Detailed-oriented
  • Strong presentation skills, including the presenting technical information/project status to executive leadership
  • Ability to travel (up to 10%)

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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): Syracuse, NY, USA
Job ID: Eaton-35146Syracuse
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)