Chief Engineer - Mission Systems Division

Overview

Lead actuation engineering, drive tech roadmap, manage projects, mentor team.

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• technical roadmap
• rcca
• six sigma
• aces
• supplier collaboration

Tasks

-Keep a broad strategic vision of the company’s future products and services. -Generate technical solutions and ensure accountability for the integrity of design solutions on multiple programs including program technical and design reviews with key signatory approval. -Review and judge the suitability of requirements management plan and systems engineering plan on the program for technical and non-technical requirements. -Lead Non Advocate Reviews across Aerospace programs as tasked -Drive complete design of components or systems to meet customer requirements of performance & cost -Ensure Actuation products align with the office of the MSD Divisional Chief Engineer. Incumbent will act as subject matter expert with the flexibility to apply their expertise to different product lines within the aerospace division. -Collaborate with customers and anticipates the future based on a deep understanding and familiarity of current technology trends and directions. -Facilitate cross-Eaton support of Aerospace design review & technical audits -Develop and execute ownership of engineering technical roadmaps. Utilize domain expertise to drive innovation and technology roadmap activities aligned to customer needs -Manage complex projects/programs involving multiple components for completeness, compatibility, and compliance. Influence engineering at the division level. Identify opportunities / connections within the company and technical associations which can enhance business performance. -Facilitate and lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities, serves as approver for RCCAs -Develop working relationships within the Aerospace engineering community -Key interface to relevant professional organizations and standards bodies. Proactively represent and promote Eaton Aerospace by taking an active role in external forums. -Serve as key technical lead to the Integrated Program Development Team, and to customers on large and complex programs. -Work in a matrix organization within a global virtual engineering organization -Develop working relationships with customers -Facilitate cross-functional technical exchanges relating requirements of verification, aircraft systems operations and airworthiness certification and other areas adjacent to requirements management -Collaborate with suppliers on technical offerings and design approval. -Drive best practice methodologies for MSD Actuation products (mechanical, electrical, software) across aerospace with proven methods & tools and serves as the “surrogate customer” for quality acceptance of all products & technical deliverables by personally getting involved, designing, teaching coaching & mentoring -Teach and promote application of Design For Six Sigma tools and methods -Develop productive working relationships with functions and organizations outside of Engineering -Champion the Eaton Aerospace Common Engineering Standards (ACES) with responsibility for ensuring correct deployment, execution and adherence thereafter. Key signatory and gate keeper on ACES driven program reviews.

Requirements

• actuation
• aerospace
• dfss
• 8d
• engineering degree
• 10+ yrs

What You Bring

-Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical actuation components and/or systems. -Minimum 15 years of experience within aerospace industry with new product development and sustaining support that is specific to mechanical and electrical actuation systems -1157, or (iv) asylee under 8U.S.C. -Minimum 10 years of experience within aerospace or a high-tech industry with new product development and sustaining support. -This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. -Minimum 10 years’ experience in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical actuation components and/or systems. -Ability to identify growth opportunities and nurse them through the Ideation Process, PRELaunch, and PROLaunch -DFSS Greenbelt with a development plan for Blackbelt certification. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Ability to influence the organization without direct reporting relationship -Travel up to 10%, with some international travel. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is required. -Strong communication and collaboration with engineers, engineering leadership, suppliers and customers. -High level of creativity and strategic thinking -Ability to interact with business and technology leaders -Strong analytical skills covering multiple areas of engineering (mechanical design, test, project management, structural analysis, fluid analysis, electrical design). -Advanced Engineering degree from an accredited institution. -Ability to teach and employ DFSS tools and processes -Ability to lead product investigations through 8D methodology

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About Eaton

-global leader in power management, providing energy-efficient solutions for managing electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power. -products and services span across industrial, commercial, residential, and infrastructure markets. -innovative solutions in energy storage, electrical distribution, and industrial automation. -instrumental in advancing technologies for utilities, transportation, and energy management. -recent standout projects include large-scale energy management systems for smart cities and utilities. -systems are crucial for sectors ranging from renewable energy to water resources management. -history of growth through acquisitions, continuously expanding global footprint and product offerings.

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