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Eaton

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Bella Vista, Dominican Republic

Eaton's ES AMER PCS PCD division is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.

What you'll do:

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The senior design engineer is responsible for creative design and development of new products or product extensions and for sustaining engineering by providing technical design support to PCD products. This position will be involved in projects such as NPI, product line extensions, VAVE and design robustness from initiation thru manufacturing launch. Functional responsibility includes design, simulation, testing and certification, product qualification for performance, reliability, DFMA, and cost optimization using DFSS as guideline. This position will work closely with other design teams, operations teams, product line marketing, VAVE engineers, supply chain and others. The incumbent should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others in a high paced environment

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Develop new products and support existing, participate in new product development/introduction, innovation, idea creation and implementation for PCD products.
2. Provide technically sound design decisions and products revisions to improve robustness, facilitate manufacturing, reduce cost, substitute material, improve quality and accommodate special customer needs.
3. Make engineering decisions based on product performance test results, inspection reports, tooling assessments, DFMA considerations, product cost metrics and team inputs.
4. Support and coordinate mechanical engineering 3D and 2D CAD solid modeling, drawing creation and maintenance, Design validation through mechanical simulation including Static, dynamic and thermal simulations, prototype preparation. Create product and process specifications, BOM structure creation, product testing/results analysis and design validation and product deviations disposition.
5. Create and execute product performance design verification test plans and reports (DVP&R).
6. Participate in NPI, product line extensions, VAVE, product robustness, product stewardship, other projects and engage with multi-disciplined teams to achieve goals using PROLaunch and other project management tools.
7. Leverage Eaton business standard processes for product development assignments (i.e., Design for Six Sigma, CR/CO processes)
8. Support 3rd party certifications, product stewardship and regulatory compliance initiatives including but not limited to REACH, RoHS, WEEE, California Proposition 65, TSCA , etc.
9. Ensure timely completion and accurate results delivered to project commitment dates.
10. Work with project teams on plans, processes, and strategies to accomplish a defect free introduction of products into manufacturing.
11. Monitor breaker testing results and performance levels and align product enhancement activities to drive a reduction in third party holds and increased performance margins.

2.1 - Responsibilities related to Health, Safety and Environment (EHS):

2.1.1 Execute 100% of monthly safety inspection, in coordination with the MESH Coordinator.
2.1.2 Assist to all EHS training assigned

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Electronic, Electromechanical Engineering, or similar careers.
2. Minimum experience of 3-5 years in similar positions.
3. Bilingual: English/Spanish.
4. Computer knowledge: MS Office, CAD tools - CREO, SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent (and drawing interpretation skills),Minitab, AS400/MAPICS and PLM systems (such as ENOVIA)
5. Knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control), Lean, 6 Sigma and ISO9001.
6. Competencies: Thinks and Acts Strategically, Gets Results Through Self and Others, Build Organizational Capability, Learner, Demonstrates Eaton's Leadership Style.
7. Experience working in a global business enviroment

Skills:

6.1 Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities: For the positions that report to you, give a brief description of each (e.g., job titles, specific functions, key dimensions, etc.).

1. Show the total number of employees that you supervise (directly or indirectly).

6.2 Guidance Received: Indicate what type of guidance your position normally receives (i.e., to what extent it is guided by policies or procedures, in which areas is it the final decision-making authority, what situations would normally be referred to the next level supervisor, how frequently work is reviewed, etc.).
1. Eaton Vision Mission and Values.
2. Eaton Ethics Code of Conduct.
3. Eaton Policies and Procedures.
4. DWG.guides
5. Mechanical Design Onboarding
6. Tech Center mentoring
7. Quality instructions

6.3 Major or Unusual Problems: Briefly describe a few of the most complex problems encountered in achieving your position's primary function.
• Parts or equipment mal function due to parameters out of specifications.
• Wrong manufacturing process
• Materials failure.
• Supplier material cost
• New product sales forecast

6.4 Job Progressions: Indicate positions typically held prior to promotion to your current position and identify the positions which might be the next most logical promotional step.
• Previous: Design Engineer / PLS Engineer / Designer
• Next: Lead Design Engineer

6.5 External Contacts: Describe the nature and purpose of your contacts outside the Corporation.
• Underwriters Laboratories/ Canadian Standard Association
• Equipment, tools and parts suppliers.
• Customers and suppliers.

6.6 Principal Accountabilities: Describe five or six critical end results which your position is expected to accomplish.
1. Minimize product variation.
2. Support new product development.
3. Support to cost and scrap reduction.
4. Support to market product requirements.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Client-provided location(s): Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Job ID: Eaton-20330SantoDomingo
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)