Engineering Manager, Arresters

Eatonu2019s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Engineering Manager, Arresters. Position requires up to 25% domestic and international travel. Relocation from within the U.S. is provided The expected annual salary range for this role is $124000 - $182000 a year. 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 youu2019ll do: This role is crucial in ensuring the technical performance of designs, communicating with leaders, and collaborating with a distributed team to drive business success (including occasional travel to our sites in Mexico, India, and within the US). Most importantly, it involves developing the team to achieve excellence and continuous improvement. Here are some key responsibilities youu2019ll be handling: Strategic Planning: u2022 Partner with Product and Operations leadership to develop and integrate a five-year roadmap and strategy for products and technology related to the Arresters product line. u2022 Identify and escalate organizational research and development needs, including headcount and expense allocation for growth and cost reduction projects. Talent Management: u2022 Recruit, develop, and retain top talent to ensure alignment with the businessu2019 top goals. u2022 Lead and develop the Arresters engineering team by fostering a culture of continuous learning, providing clear guidance and support, and encouraging teamwork and innovation. Collaboration: u2022 Drive collaboration with internal cross-functional teams and external resources, including Eatonu2019s global corporate research centers and industry/educational institutions. u2022 Ensure engineering support of plant and cross-functional teams in pursuit of MOL (Manufacturing Operations and Logistics) and VA/VE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives. Project Management: u2022 Ensure the integrity of engineering work on processes and projects through a Stage Gate process. u2022 Provide timely and appropriately detailed updates on ongoing activities as requested by leadership (e.g., yearly reviews, stage gate presentations, project updates, production issues). u2022 Work with project managers to manage the budget for the Arresters product line. Technical Support: u2022 Guide the engineering team in all aspects of engineering, including product knowledge and application, product design and CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) tools, and design for manufacturability and reliability. u2022 Provide plant support, including assisting in engineering, manufacturing, and quality process and productivity improvement projects. u2022 Support MOL and QC (Quality Control), including production testing and day-to-day technical product support for the Arresters product line. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: -Bacheloru2019s degree in engineering from an accredited institution -Six (6) or more years of engineering experience -Two (2) or more yearsu2019 experience with leading teams, either directly or as a functional team lead -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: -Masteru2019s degree in engineering -Two or more years of direct manager of people experience -Six Sigma green belt or black belt certification -Hands-on experience with phase gate project management processes, including leading projects from concept through production -Experience leading maintenance of line/sustaining engineering teams -Knowledge of metal oxide varistor or voltage arrester products -Knowledge of applicable industry standards #LI-ML1 We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. 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Created: 2026-03-07