Senior Product Engineer

Eaton's Aerospace Group, Interconnect Technology Division (ITD) is currently seeking a Senior Product Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Camarillo, CA facility.

Position Overview:

The Sr. Product Engineer leads some or all of the following activities: Internal research and development, new product development, sustaining engineering/ongoing production, product manufacturing transitions and cost out projects, new business proposals. He/she leads project engineering work from initial scoping through implementation, and communicates expectations, plans, and requirement to stakeholders. He/she coordinates all work within the scope of assigned projects and manages scope change working alongside project managers. This role will be responsible for engineering activities supporting military/commercial electrical wiring systems and associated components, as well as mechanical hold down/release devices.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

In this role, you will:

• Support design/analysis/sustaining engineering for electrical wiring interconnect systems (EWIS) and related components used in aerospace, industrial, and military applications.
• Work with global, cross functional teams and manufacturing locations to support production/product launch and transfers. This includes manufacturing locations in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
• Lead or support communication directly with customer engineering teams to progress engineering activities/change orders/product releases.
• Manage product and document changes through Engineering Change Orders, leveraging Eaton's Product Lifecycle Management system (Enovia).
• Conduct and/or participate in technical reviews.
• Provides technical support to customers, suppliers, internal manufacturing engineers, and internal sales and marketing teams. This includes leading engineering responsibilities for new and existing projects, assessing cost estimates (NRE), developing project schedules, developing design and instruction specifications, writing operating manuals, and authoring technical reports.
• Plan/specify product requirements, as well as detailed validation and verification plans working alongside a cross-functional team.
• Participate in testing of products.
• Coordinate the prototype manufacturing of products where applicable.
• Conduct failure analysis examinations and prepare Failure Analysis Reports (FAR) of findings.
• Represent product engineering during MRB reviews and responsible for hardware functionality assessments.
• Manage product data in 3D CAD using SolidWorks and Enovia PLM.
• Responsible for assessing jurisdiction and classification of hardware and technical data in accordance with ITAR and EAR

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum three (3) years of product engineering experience
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the Camarillo, CA facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Minimum five (5) years of product engineering experience
• Additional Certifications: Lean 6-sigma methods preferred, including Design for Six Sigma (DFSS/SSDD) Green Belt or Black Belt, or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• General knowledge of aircraft Electrical Wiring Interconnect Systems (EWIS).
• Design knowledge of interconnect components (connectors, backshells, wiring assemblies) for aviation, aerospace, and industrial markets.
• Strong knowledge of materials science for metals, polymers, ceramics, and glass and graphite composites.
• Strong knowledge of materials science for conductive/corrosion inhibiting coatings.
• Experience using Enovia Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) software.
• Experience supporting product launches in Low Cost Country/Best Cost Country (LCC/BCC) locations (ex. Mexico, China, Morocco, Dominican Republic)
• Experience in product launches in US manufacturing locations for ITAR/EAR 600 series products.
• Experience authoring/managing Engineering Coordination Memos (ECM's) with customers to track and manage technical decisions during projects

Position Success Criteria:

• Ability to interpret and generate 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Knowledge of ECN/ECO (Engineering Change Order or Notification) processes for document change management.
• Ability to complete basic engineering calculations for sizing and design of mechanical components.
• Demonstrated understanding of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Proficiency in Product Data Management or Product Life-Cycle Management (PDM/PLM) systems for document control and workflow management.
• Structure, design, and authoring of compliance matrices and test plans/procedures/reports.
• Ability to interpret Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to understand loading and failure modes of mechanical components.
• Has a record of leading improvements in technical or project management processes through personal initiative. (Ex.: Leading task force, focus group or kaizen teams, etc. and implementing the change).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside of the enterprise.
• Aware of technology trends influencing the aerospace industry.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective intra and inter-departmental relationships at all levels. Facilitates consensus solutions to effectively resolve problems and issues.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton also considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: [email protected]

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

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California Only: Eaton will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO.

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: [email protected]

What you will get from us

Eaton's mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power - more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton's 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company's operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico
Organization: AER ITD

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time