Lead Custom Order Engineer

Lead Custom Order Engineer in Sumter, SC. The expected annual salary range is $95,000 - $137,500 per year. This position is eligible for a variable incentive program. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Overview

As a Lead COE, interpret detailed non-standard customer requirements and translate them, as closely as possible into previously established standards. Coordinate with field sales, the end customer, or Consulting Engineer as required to ensure accurate interpretation of the intent of the specifications. Interpret detailed written descriptions of operating sequences and convert them to control and protection schematics.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical and electrical interfaces with other products.
• Complete all phases of the COE engineering process to ensure accurate and timely completion of Customer Approval (CA) and Manufacturing Information (MI) drawings.
• Consult with Plant and Field Sales Engineers in interpreting and defining new equipment applications.
• Conduct special development / application projects.
• Lead in preparation and presentation of training materials for front end and shop personnel to support continuous learning and increased proficiencies in technical applications of P&S products.
• Proactively participate on cross functional teams in support of implementing lean manufacturing strategies, including front end business process improvement.
• Interface with the Design Engineering department when necessary for development of switchboard custom designs.
• Interface with the Quality / Warranty Department to ensure continued post-shipment customer support.
• Support the Quality Department through assisting in troubleshooting problems during electrical testing and developing test procedures. Demonstrates understanding of the full breadth of product line offering, including complex wiring and design applications to provide exceptional solution selling support to field sales and / or channel partners.
• Achieve certification in Six Sigma, ELS, or other critical tool to support enterprise-wide goals for continuous improvement.
• Lead project team chartered with the goal of improving productivity, reducing cycle time, and / or achieving major cost savings.
• Adhere to all safety rules and procedures, including 5S requirements, and report unsafe conditions as required.
• Provide On-the-Job training for new COE engineers and Senior COE engineers.

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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 programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Details : Eaton Benefits Overview. Note that program availability may depend on geographic location, eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements.

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Sumter, SC

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