Product Line Support Manager

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Product Line Support Manager. What you’ll do: 
 Supervises the daily activities and assignments of the Product Line Support (PLS) engineering team. Performs complex engineering relate assignments often requiring development of new or improved products/process/techniques. Assess feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering test/products/equipment. Develop yearly strategic plans aligned with Division Engineering and LP operations. Job responsibilities • Supervises the day to day activities of the PLS engineering team (Lead Engineers, Master Designers, Supervisors). • Reports status on PLS team assignments, prioritize engineering request, projects and engineering to varius cross functional teams based on Business needs. • Supports the engineering aspects of cost out activities. • Ensures the proper design procedures and processes of the engineering team. • Contributes to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflict design requirements. • Coordinates project activities with other operating or engineering units to facilitate participation of appropriate staff in project completion. • Review project-related documentation to insure its accuracy and complaince to Regulatory Agencies. • Assists in determining project objectives to contribute to the development of a comprehensive project design/ product improvements. • Provide technical soundness of design decisions and product changes to facilitate manufacturing, reduce cost, substitute material, improve quality and accommodate special customer needs. • Prevent and correct manufacturing issues that affect product function ability or impact design intend. • Certification process coordinator. • Support to existent manufacturing process, collaborate with cross functional team in the design of new manufacturing process. • Keep quality specification and design intend of existent products. • Laboratory test according to the product. • Control and maintenance of deviation system and CO process (Enovia). • Responsible for Product Data Management (PDM) process. • Responsible of project development for products improvement. • Coordinate with other departments to maximize the use of information, skills and resources. • Work with manufacturing plants on plans, processes and strategies to accomplish a trouble free introduction of products into manufacturing. • Request capital as needed in projects. • Support PROLaunch on new product development and product line transfer as needed. • Comply with EQMS, Lean and Pro-Launch procedures and policies. • Provide professional development & growth opportunities to reporting VAVE resources, responsible of team performance. • Manage laboratory, build prototypes and evaluate samples of products under development and/or complaints. • Support plant CI initiatives, actively participation on Gembas, LPA, OpA. • Team representation at the Site Leadership Meetin. • Comply with and adhere to the policies and procedures established in the applicable Management Systems (EQMS, MESH, Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 14001:2015 standards) to ensure compliance with the Management System. Qualifications: 
 Education level required: Bachelor of Science in Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. Bilingual English - Spanish Years of experience required: 5-7 years of similar positions. Skills: 
 Area of expertise: Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Productivity Improvement, Manufacturing Operations and Change Management. Technical knowledge: • MS office. • Familiarity with AutoCad & Inventor. • Solid Works. • AS400. • Drawing interpretation. • SPC. • Lean Six Sigma & DFSS. • ISO9000. • Project management. • Experience with certification agencies (UL, CSA). • Metal forming & assembly experience. Eaton Culture Model