NPI Engineering Manager

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Sumter, SC, USA
In-Office
113K-165K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing
We make what matters work.
The Role
Leads new product introduction engineering for panelboard and switchboard products. Manages engineers, technicians, and drafters; provides technical direction; coordinates project schedules, resources, testing, budgets, metrics, and documentation; and ensures manufacturing readiness for product launches. Oversees performance management, continuous improvement, competitor analysis, engineering standards, product knowledge, and organizational development while collaborating with manufacturing facilities and cross-functional teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a NPI Engineering Manager. Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates residing outside a 50-mile radius of Sumter, SC!

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 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. 

What you’ll do:

Our NPI Engineering Manager will provide engineering leadership and direct the new product innovation activities for the Panelboard & Switchboard (P&S) product line.  This individual will supervise direct reports, provide technical direction, drive NPI activities, plan project schedules, coordinate project resources and testing, maintain project metrics, track project budgets, and implement/maintain rigor around project documentation.

The individual is part of the P&S engineering leadership team and responsible for collaboration with the appropriate teams at the manufacturing facilities to ensure they are prepared for the launch of each new product.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

•    Manage a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters in new product development and product line extensions.
•    Provide technical direction and prioritization of engineering resources to support projects outlined in the product line and technology roadmaps.   
•    Analyze & track key performance metrics, develop activities and action plans to improve metrics, establish resources and schedules, and drive activities to completion.
•    Expand the team’s knowledge of panelboard and switchboard products, design principles, performance requirements, and applicable third-party certification standards, along with the latest engineering and manufacturing process related to respective product lines.
•    Manage direct reports and budgets, conduct performance reviews, establish goals and development plans, drive knowledge transfer, and build organizational capability.
•    Support business objectives / improvements impacting product line-wide performance
•    Identify opportunities that enhance business performance through CI activities
•    Assist in bi-annual competitor analysis of product features and capabilities
•    Coordinate and oversee tasks and activities for your team

Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
•    Minimum 7 years of design experience.

  • 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, electronics engineering from an accredited institution.
•    3 years of design experience with UL 50, UL 67, and UL 891
•    Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
POSITION CRITERIA:

•    Good verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
•    Proficiency in Engineering software/tools (AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor & Enovia)
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
•    Experience with Autodesk Inventor 
•    Knowledge of Product Life-cycle management systems and their structure
•    Fabrication methods for sheet metal, plastic, copper, and aluminum
•    Up to 10% of your time traveling

Additional Information:

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. 


We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.


Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.


You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.


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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
  • At least 7 years of design experience
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or electronics engineering
  • Three years of design experience with UL 50, UL 67, and UL 891
  • Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Enovia
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with Autodesk Inventor
  • Knowledge of product lifecycle management systems and their structure
  • Knowledge of fabrication methods for sheet metal, plastic, copper, and aluminum
  • Strong verbal and written communication, persuasive, analytical problem-solving, and teamwork skills

Eaton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Eaton and has not been reviewed or approved by Eaton.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and company‑paid disability, with HSAs/HRAs and wellness programs enhancing access and support.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company matching alongside additional retirement contributions, with some sites also featuring pension and profit‑sharing components.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for all parents, childbirth leave via short‑term disability for birth mothers, adoption benefits, and subsidized backup care signal strong family‑focused support.

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The Company
HQ: Dublin, Dublin
93,749 Employees
Year Founded: 1911

What We Do

Planes. Hospitals. Factories. Data centers. Vehicles. The electrical grid. These are things people depend on every day. And the companies behind them depend on Eaton to solve some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet. Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently, and more reliably. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 92,000 employees.

Why Work With Us

At Eaton, we make what matters work—creating exciting new power management technologies that keep the world moving every day. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals can reach their full potential—and where they help us reach ours.

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