Product Engineering Manager - Conveyance

Product Engineering Manager - Conveyance

Eaton’s Aerospace Division is currently seeking a Product Engineering Manager – Conveyance to join our team. This position is based at our Jackson, MI facility.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $109,000 – $159,000 a year.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Engineering leadership position responsible for effective leadership, administration, and professional direction of the Coupling Product Line team and budget. This includes a team of 8 direct reports with a mix of on‑site and remote team members in the US and a Pune, India support team of 6. The individual will be responsible for short‑ and long‑range product development through sound execution of engineering principles and processes, and will coordinate support to and from operations teams for subject‑matter expertise and engineering centers of excellence.

Accountabilities include new business proposals and new product development, providing leadership and technical guidance for the development of military and commercial components.

• Leads an engineering department to deliver high‑quality technical deliverables on time, develops and maintains a culture of accountability, and provides technical advice and guidance to the team.
• Utilizes Eaton Business Systems (EBS) tools and processes to drive predictive performance on coupling product and TMS technology development activities, and develops and implements industry best‑practice processes and tools.
• Leads execution of robust PROLaunch design processes and continuous improvement/design efficiency initiatives (i.e., DFSS/DFR) across the coupling portfolio and technology function.
• Drives continuous improvement of resource management, productivity, and first‑pass quality of engineered products, identifying key engineering metrics and implementing improvements.
• Operates as a member of the FED Conveyance Engineering Leadership team, leading development and execution of strategic planning initiatives, allocation of engineering resources, and contributing to technology roadmaps.
• Develops and fosters close professional relationships with customers and industry partners for new product requirements, major modifications, prototype qualification test requirements, and resolution of product performance deficiencies.
• Responsible for planning and execution to budget and resource plans, leading profit‑planning efforts for the coupling new product development team and overseas execution to maintain budgets throughout the period of performance, and drives internal and external innovation activities across the product line engineering and technology function, including IP management.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of related engineering experience with progressive responsibility.
• Experience with engineering processes/tools such as DFSS, DFMEA, 8D, and teardown analysis.
• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration (no dual citizenship).
• No relocation benefit is being offered; candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Jackson, MI (Active‑Duty Military Service members exempt).
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

• Master’s degree in engineering and/or business management.
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) certification and Shanin RedX problem‑solving certification.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience in conducting competitive analyses and defining/executing business‑level strategy.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, experience with design processes and critical design reviews, portfolio and program management skills, knowledge of technology trends, and successful new‑product introduction experience.
• Proven track record of driving change and ability to develop and execute technology development plans.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills, and ability to…