Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Engineering Supervisor. This position is ONSITE Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at our Wilsonville OR Eaton facility.
The Engineering Supervisor will manage and direct the Customer Order Engineering (COE) team for the Wilsonville Portland Power Center. Serve as the senior technical resource for the department, providing direct order engineering support and technical oversight. Responsibilities include engineering designs, providing direction to application engineers and designers, supporting troubleshooting in manufacturing, and collaborating with Eaton's sales force, project management teams, and direct customers. The Engineering Supervisor works closely with customers, sales, engineering, and operations to identify and deliver solutions to specific technical problems, and reports directly to the Engineering and Commercial Manager
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note 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.
In this role:
Manage and coordinate the COE engineers and assigned technicians to drive schedule attainment, productivity goals, and manufacturing requirements across the assigned product line.
Serve as the senior technical resource for the engineering team; provide engineering designs, technical direction, and quality oversight for all customer order engineering activities.
Provide technical and application assistance to plant support functions, field sales, and customers as needed; assist the sales team in obtaining orders and supporting solution development for unique or non-standard applications.
Lead, train, and develop engineers and technicians; communicate and manage required development plans and performance goals utilizing the performance management process.
Drive improvements in engineering performance through continuous improvement of systems, processes, and tools; champion a culture of quality and operational excellence.
Manage large, complex customer projects to completion within established deadlines with minimal supervision, ensuring deliverables meet customer requirements and manufacturing schedules.
Oversee engineering responsibilities of loading based on projected availability of materials and labor to optimize KPIs associated with Quality, On-Time Delivery, Productivity, and Inventory.
Collaborate with product applications engineer, engineering, and operations teams to identify and implement solutions to specific technical problems and warranty issues.
Consult on the installation of products at customer sites as appropriate; coordinate product warranties and continuing service functions in partnership with the MOL and Project Manager.
Develop and maintain comprehensive technical expertise in the assigned product line portfolio, including applicable codes and standards (ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, NEC, UL) and competitor capabilities.
Support customer visits and inspections at the Wilsonville facility and ensure engineering team alignment with plant safety, quality, and operational standards.
Ensure training, instruction, and guidance is provided to employees in a timely manner and aligned with both strategic initiatives and product knowledge requirements.
Basic REQUIRED Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum of 3 years of experience with Electrical manufacturing/operations capacities.
- Prior experience providing technical direction or leadership to a team of engineers or technicians.
- No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Wilsonville, OR will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment, immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
5+ years of experience in engineering or operations within the Electrical Distribution and Controls industry.
- Experience with medium voltage switchgear, motor control centers, or low voltage assemblies in an Engineer-to-Order environment.
Prior experience working in a manufacturing plant, preferably in an engineered or configured-to-order environment.
Demonstrated experience with Eaton's products, engineering systems, and the Eaton Business System (EBS).
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
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Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop engineering and technical teams.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, PowerBI).
Proficient with engineering modeling programs (AutoCAD, Inventor, ERP Systems).
Extensive knowledge and technical expertise in electrical and mechanical design and engineering methods.
Extensive knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, IEC, and NEMA Standards, NEC, and UL requirements.
Ability to manage large, complex projects to completion within deadlines with minimal supervision.
Strong business acumen and ethics with demonstrated Continuous Improvement focus.
Ability to influence across functions and demonstrate professional presence; exhibit managerial courage in handling conflict and driving accountability.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- At least 3 years of experience in electrical manufacturing or operations
- Experience providing technical direction or leadership to engineers or technicians
- Must reside within 50 miles of Wilsonville, Oregon, unless an active-duty military service member
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- At least 5 years of engineering or operations experience in the electrical distribution and controls industry
- Experience with medium-voltage switchgear, motor control centers, or low-voltage assemblies in an engineer-to-order environment
- Experience in a manufacturing plant, preferably engineered-to-order or configured-to-order
- Experience with Eaton products, engineering systems, and Eaton Business System
- Professional Engineer license
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and Power BI
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, and ERP systems
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical design and engineering methods
- Knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEMA, NEC, and UL standards and requirements
- Ability to manage large, complex projects to completion within deadlines
- Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and team development skills
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