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Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Senior Sustaining Product Engineer. This position will be a part of Eaton's Aerospace group, specifically supporting the Irvine California facility. This facility has roughly 200 employees, with output in excess of $100M annually.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $92287.53 - $135355.04 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:

The Sr. PDS Engineer will be responsible to resolve production product design problems and field return design problems on sustaining (current production) fuel component designs. Typical products include fuel valves, fuel floats, solenoid valves, and hydro-mechanical pumps for military and commercial aerospace applications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates timely and cost-effective responses to technical inquiries from Customers and end users for products in service, including investigations to establish root cause of reported problems for fielded products.

• Support Operations organization in daily Tier meetings and as assigned by Engineering Management to ensure timely disposition of non-conforming hardware without sacrificing final product quality that could lead to operational deficiencies in the field.

• Utilizes the principles of Design for Six Sigma and Red X as part of technical problem solving to address 8-D’s and work through RCCA’s (Root Cause Corrective Action).

• Defines required work tasks for support personnel and prepares clear and concise reports documenting conclusions and recommended corrective actions. In conjunction, works with Supply Chain, Customer Service and Quality to define Product Improvement changes which can drive aftermarket and cost-out opportunities.

• Identify, lead, and implement cost out projects for the site and support supply chain and manufacturing cost out initiatives.

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering from an accredited university

• 3+ years product design, development, and/or production design problem resolution experience.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future

• This position requires the use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the international Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a US Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within 50 miles of Irvine, CA will be considered for this position. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving and data analysis skills

• The individual should have the ability to develop solutions to problems utilizing formal education, statistical knowledge, experiment design, industry literature, and problem-solving tools

• The individual should be capable of presenting information clearly and effectively to multiple audiences with varying degrees of technical background.

• Strong hands-on skills in working with disassembly and assembly of mechanical components

• Six Sigma (DMAIC), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), or Shainin Red X certification

• Aerospace or Automotive manufacturing experience

• Willingness to travel up to 10%, with some international travel.

Skills:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Passion for finding alternative solutions to problems

• Strong drive for results

• Capable of working autonomously with minimal oversight or coaching

• Demonstrated experience leading and executing projects in a timely manner

• Ability to understand complex technical issues

• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement and learning

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational and planning skills

• Capable to work in a global, collaborative, team-oriented environment

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