Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Additional Information:

6.2 Guidance Received:
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:
• 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:
• Previous: Design Engineer / PLS Engineer / Designer
• Next: Lead Design Engineer

6.5 External Contacts:
• Underwriters Laboratories/ Canadian Standard Association
• Equipment, tools and parts suppliers.
• Customers and suppliers.

6.6 Principal Accountabilities:
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): Bella Vista, Dominican Republic

Job ID: Eaton-55007SantoDomingo

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-13T18:37:44