Modeling & Simulation System Engineering Manager

Modeling & Simulation System Engineering Manager

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Eaton’s IS AER MSD division is currently looking for a Manager to lead the Modeling & Simulation System Engineering (M&S_SE) team in support of research and new product development in the Aerospace Mission Systems Division (MSD). The role will focus on driving an “analysis first” culture, managing the Stress/Structural Analysis Group, and partnering with product teams across the organization.

• Provide technical oversight of the M&S_SE team, reviewing analysis plans, participating in technical reviews, and ensuring the quality of deliverables.
• Build proactive communication paths with product teams to leverage analysis beyond traditional deliverables for risk mitigation, test-plan development, and critical design decisions.
• Execute functional management duties: resource management, career development, performance reviews, and goal alignment with business objectives.
• Develop standard work practices and lessons learned, collaborating with other AEROSPACE M&S groups and leadership.
• Provide labor‑hour estimates and rationale to support proposal and business‑development requests; participate in gate reviews representing the M&S teams.
• Define and own metrics to measure progress of the “analysis first” mindset across sites.
• Initiate culture change at your site by driving inclusion of M&S_SE work scope in IPT requests.
• Serve as peer reviewer, mentor, and consultant to local and other MSD/AEROSPACE sites.
• Participate in root‑cause investigations, bid and proposal reviews, and design reviews for the M&S_SE groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience supporting modeling and simulation and/or systems engineering.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience conducting multi‑dimensional thermal, stress, or analysis of mechanical systems and components.
• Minimum three (3) years of functional management experience.
• Prior leadership experience in modeling and simulation projects.
• U.S. citizenship required per federal contract requirements.

• Master’s degree in engineering discipline.
• 15+ years combined work experience supporting M&S and/or SE teams.
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Direct experience with ANSYS Workbench, LS‑DYNA, AFGROW.
• Direct experience with DOORS and/or CAMEO.
• Experience working with global teams.
• Membership in a professional society related to the discipline (e.g., ASME, SAE).
• Knowledge of Simulation Process Data Management (SPDM).
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt certification or ability to complete within one year.

• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to elevate technical issues to leadership promptly.
• Strong technical expertise in Thermal Fluids, Stress Analysis, and Data Analysis.
• Understanding of traditional Systems Engineering principles.
• Functional management of M&S teams and project management skills.
• Relationship building and maintenance.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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