The Lead. Product Engineer directs project activities through application of proficient technical knowledge and leadership competencies. The span of project responsibly include product design, product development, manufacturing support and product launch. Work together with related cross-function team to achieve perfect technical support to all the stakeholders.
A. Work on design and development processes, specifications, etc.
B. Supports the implementation of design changes to improve quality, performance, cost reduction, and standardization through analysis of designs and problem solving techniques.
C. Understands design, development, and failure analysis through DFMEA, customer returns, or specific development projects. Applies fundamental engineering practices and decision making for problem solving. Available to travel to the customer, supplier, manufacture within-the-hour should the need arise whether related to an Eaton product or to aid in the troubleshooting process for the related system. Has practical experience with change management processes including ECO, ECR, and ECN.
D. Provides guidance to engineering personnel throughout the division in a specific field of technology and makes presentations to internal and external customers on programs or products as required. Provides technical expertise that may include supporting field failure analysis, develop recommended corrective actions, and providing necessary reports as well as training in areas of expertise. Has experience with change management, Supply chain processes.
E. Actively pursues knowledge in the process for design changes to improve quality, performance, cost reduction, and standardization through analysis of designs and problem-solving techniques. Suggests alternative methodologies or techniques to achieving desired results.
F. Understands the engineering methodologies within the division as well as other departments and their relationship to engineering. Participates in providing the creation, implementation and administration of departmental policies, procedures, and work instructions to build and promote a team environment for product introduction, development and support activities.
G. Conceives and writes patent disclosures to substantiate patent applications and accumulates the necessary documentation. Protects Eaton Intellectual Property (IP).
H. Comply with requirements of the Quality and Environmental Management Systems.