Chief Engineer - Mission Systems Division

Overview

Lead actuation engineering, strategy and product development for aerospace systems.

Key Responsibilities

• aces standards
• technical lead
• component design
• six sigma
• technical roadmap
• design review

Tasks

-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. -Keep a broad strategic vision of the company’s future products and services. -Work in a matrix organization within a global virtual engineering organization -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. -Serve as key technical lead to the Integrated Program Development Team, and to customers on large and complex programs. -Drive complete design of components or systems to meet customer requirements of performance & cost -Develop working relationships within the Aerospace engineering community -Collaborate with suppliers on technical offerings and design approval. -Develop productive working relationships with functions and organizations outside of Engineering -Key interface to relevant professional organizations and standards bodies. Proactively represent and promote Eaton Aerospace by taking an active role in external forums. -Teach and promote application of Design For Six Sigma tools and methods -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. -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 -Review and judge the suitability of requirements management plan and systems engineering plan on the program for technical and non-technical requirements. -Facilitate and lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities, serves as approver for RCCAs -Facilitate cross-functional technical exchanges relating requirements of verification, aircraft systems operations and airworthiness certification and other areas adjacent to requirements management -Lead Non Advocate Reviews across Aerospace programs as tasked -Develop working relationships with customers -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. -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

Requirements

• dfss
• aerospace
• actuation
• bachelor's
• advanced degree
• 10+ years

What You Bring

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

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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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