Engineering Manager, Lighting - New Product Development

êton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking an Engineering Manager, Lighting – New Product Development to join our team. This position is based at our Syracuse, NY facility and does offer relocation assistance. Position Overview: This position is accountable for managing full life cycle of products within the harsh & hazardous/industrial lighting product families. Manages all engineering activities within the department including design, development, certification and testing, and serial production release. Responsible for engineering functional objectives and initiatives in support of our strategic plan. Confronts and solves performance/operational issues to improve engineering efficiency. Leads and develops assigned engineering team including extended global team members. Oversees all technical project management activities and delivery timelines to keep projects on schedule and on budget. As a Principal Advanced Lighting Engineer, the incumbent will develop and lead platform level light engine and lighting control technology programs while planning, communicating and executing system integration strategies. 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 function you will: Oversee the New Product Development of the harsh & hazardous/industrial lighting product family. This involves the direct application of engineering practice, theory, and current and disruptive technologies necessary to solve problems related to engineering design and manufacturing. Identify and champion lighting and lighting control systems strategies through proposal to and brainstorming with key business experts. Work with peers in product management and the commercial team to define new products and respond in a timely manner to requests made by marketing for an estimate of project expense and time necessary to develop a particular product. Execute new product development projects with a sense of urgency and provide technical project management leadership to ensure on time delivery of new products per agreed upon schedule. Oversee the deployment, and disciplined use of the Agile ProLaunch new product development process to ensure timely and cost-effective development and introduction of new products. Works closely with and leads domestic and global engineering teams and suppliers to provide direction and maintain project momentum. Provide the technical leadership and know-how necessary to ensure compliance with marketing requirements, product specifications, and applicable codes and standards. Develop and manage cost center budgets and track project related expenses. Provide technical problem-solving support to Manufacturing, Sourcing, Purchasing, Sales and Marketing groups for Crouse-Hinds products. Develop, recommend, and implement systems and procedures to ensure that processes are in place, documented, and utilized, which will result in a consistent, repeatable level of Engineering quality. Identify, justify, and implement projects that improve consistent product quality and repeatability of engineering processes throughout the product cycle. Identify and recommend new product opportunities in support of Crouse-Hinds objectives. 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: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of 10 years of mechanical, electrical and/or optical design experience Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with embedded firmware and software development including development process and technology best practices. MBA or advanced degree preferred, from an accredited institution Experience in lighting controls, power supplies, sensing, software and firmware Position Criteria: Entrepreneurial leader with proven track record of leading and developing teams Strong interpersonal and communications skills; ability to establish and maintain relationships Superior organizational agility skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports, and peers. Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker What you’ll get from us: 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) 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: EPG CHD EP Americas Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time