Lead Industrialization Engineer - Molding

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Lead Industrialization Engineer - Molding to join our team. This hybrid position that is based out of our Moon Township, PA Eaton location and offers benefits from day one. Relocation assistance will be provided within the US/PR. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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 you’ll do:The Molding Engineer role is a subject matter expert for internal and external molding operations within the Power Components Division. This role will guide and direct engineering, production, and suppliers through a combination of education, personal knowledge and experiences as well as through external consultants and partners. Expertise includes plastics materials and processes, including polymer related additive manufacturing processes. The Molding Engineer will deploy new technologies, develop tools and processes, assess materials and part design, and build organizational capabilities in molding. This role will collaborate with other functions and suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and timing deliverables are met. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Knowledge of molding operations across PCD and suppliers, including specialized processes.• Lead molding process development and validation for NPD, including quality control and strength testing.• Drive optimization of molding related processes and procedures for new and existing products.• Develop mold specifications for new molds; review and approve mold designs and construction.• Assure new molds and equipment meet expected performance requirements; support troubleshooting and quality issues.• Create and deploy plastics and molding related Standard Work and training.• Support business case development for new molds, molding improvement projects, and investments in new molding technologies.• Drive application of innovative material and process technologies.• Develop and execute molding related capital and expense budgets.• Support tooling assessment process for both internal and external molding locations for PCD.• Interface with PCD molding suppliers to support supplier development and performance.Qualifications:Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor of Science degree in Plastics Engineering.• Minimum 5 years of molding experience.• Knowledge of mold design and processes.• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.Preferred Qualifications:• Experience in new product development and industrialization.• Experience in mold and molding process design and development.• Experience in project planning.• Experience working with molding suppliers.• Six Sigma certified or trained.Skills:• Expertise in materials, tools, machines, and approaches for different molding technologies including thermoset compression, thermoset/thermoplastic injection, and transfer molding.• Knowledge and experience with industry best practices and standards for tooling design and molding processes.• Understands materials, machines, and approaches for polymer additive manufacturing processes.• Ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines. • Effective communicator within environments ranging from shop floor kaizen teams to operations leadership stakeholder groups.• Ability to inspire and motivate teams. 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Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.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.Hiring Manager:Julissa TerreroRecruiter:Chloe Hung Wan LukHR Business Partner:Devin Jeffrey DaleFunction:Research & Development EngineeringWork Type:HybridCareer Category:ExpertJob ID:69675Referral Program:Global ProgramLocation:Moon Township, Pennsylvania, USA, 15108Department:Research & Development Engineering