Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The primary responsibility of this role will be to lead VAVE initiatives alongside design engineering, marketing and the associated manufacturing plants to improve product cost through engineering changes. The focus should be on building pipeline VAVE projects while ensuring existing deck is being executed in a timely manner. This position will work as part of the CPD cost productivity team in alignment with the overall strategy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead the initiative to define target product lines for VAVE and rationalization. These are typically products planned to continue future sales, but may not be competitive in the market due to a high base cost.
- Build and maintain an active pipeline of VAVE projects
- In coordination with marketing and engineering, identify competing products and lead the initiative to gain insight to cost opportunities which may be applied to Eaton products.
- Lead cross functional VAVE events to identify potential, actionable changes to design, material selection, etc. that lead to cost improvements through the engineering process.
- Follow VAVE engineering projects through to completion to ensure cost improvement results are delivered.
- Strong personality
- Report on VAVE project status, progress and pipeline to all stakeholders.
- Understanding of manufacturing and product cost accounting is fundamental to the position.
- Work cross-functionally with other functions at global level. This requires the incumbent to have ambition, drive, enthusiasm and strong practical engineering experience to compliment his/her technical ability.
- A highly entrepreneurial sense of urgency along with a passion for the continuous improvement is desirable, along with a drive to grow both personally and professionally.
- Ability to lead a cross functional team in a group setting is a must.
Requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years work experience in engineering or a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in speaking/ writing English and Spanish Language
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
POSITION CRITERIA
- Ability to question the status quo and to be open minded and receptive to change
- Demonstrated ability to interface and work with Operations and Design Engineering to achieve VAVE cost and/or productivity improvements.
- Confident working with senior plant and functional leaders throughout the organization.
- Understanding of engineering concepts and ability to read engineering documented drawings.
- Successful candidate will have knowledge of manufacturing processes such as material management, manufacturing operations, cost accounting, quality processes and procedures, project management and Lean manufacturing.
- Proficiency with many application software packages such MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, CAD design and statistical analysis is required.
- Good Communication, presentation, interpersonal and professional presence with internal/external customers and suppliers.
- Must achieve results through others not directly in reporting structure.
- Ability to explain and train others on VAVE concepts.
- Must be a self-starter and able to successfully work independently.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master Degree in related area is preferable
Job ID:028589
Contact
Eaton
1000 Eaton Boulevard
Cleveland
Ohio United States
www.eaton.com
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