Manager – Emergency Lighting

We are looking forward for engineering manager to lead and shape RDE portfolio for Emergency Lighting as part of the Critical Systems Division in Electrical Sector. Engineering manager will be responsible for Implementing strategies focus around Emergency Lighting systems and luminaires. Build and leverage synergies between various EL products as well as participate in the Digital strategies for the product lines. As Engineering Manager be accountable for the NPI / NTI / Sustenance projects for Emergency Lighting. Works closely with teammates from Eaton India Innovation Center (Pune) and various EL facilities in EMEA for New Product Developments, Cost out, sustaining and application engineering projects. Build Organization Capabilities – Hire and development plans for the talents for EL business group.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages diverse product teams from multiple locations. Provides leadership for the team to meet its short and long-term goals. Define clear plan to leverage EIIC Lab and Prototype infrastructure to accelerate launches of key NPI/NTI programs for division.
• Provide leadership to innovate new differentiating products and services. Lead strategic initiatives to improve the timelines and quality of deliverables. Define raodmaps for EL Systems, Luminaires & drive Innovation / technology roadmap for the same
• Lead innovation events to shape ideas from the team.
• Drive growth in respective team in terms of breadth and depth of capabilities in Product Development as well as adjacent technology areas in product engineering
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring for “Emergency Lighting” Engineers and related COE team at EIIC to develop innovative technology, deliver on Hardware, Firmware and Mechanical designs for the Emergency Lighting product portfolio of Controllers and Luminaires to meet all requirements for performance, reliability, cost and manufacturability.
• Synergies and leverage engineering capabilities across groups. Manages department budget and performance to forecast.
• Recruits and retain a team of engineers and support staff to provide both local product development and engineering services to the global engineering needs. Train, develop & motivate team members to achieve their professional goals & review their accomplishments.
• Develop and control the schedule and direct the work to effectively manage time.
• Monitor progress & achievements on projects. Provide regular reports on development & support activities.
• Manage and develop people: identify, attract and develop key engineering talent for the organization.
• Utilizes DFSS & Agile concepts / tools for new product development &/or existing product improvements. Teach, Mentor and Coach DfX for EIIC engineering community.
• Drive Functional excellence through Continuous improvement using CI methodology.
• Champion DFX , Engg. Excellence deployment ensuring project health and contribute in planning per Pre-Prolauch requirements
• Understand stakeholder requirements and communicate them to other Eaton teams, and act as the liaison for program activities as appropriate.

Qualification And Experience:-

• BE/ME in Electronics / Computer / Electrical Engineering.
• 10 to 12 years of design experience with Embedded Systems based product development.

Technical Knowledge:-

• Should have sound knowledge in Embedded Systems based product development including cross functions like hardware, firmware, mechanical etc
• Experience leading a team through all stages of the product development cycle
• Experience with applying relevant IEC / UL standards to product development and validation
• Hands on experience in product development leveraging DfX methodology
• Engineering technical expertise to solve problems and make design recommendations
• Experience in Agile, ProLaunch and PreLaunch processes or equivalent product development cycles
• Drive growth in respective team in terms of breadth and depth of capabilities in embedded systems design as well as adjacent technology areas in product engineering
• Knowledge of Hardware development and phases for application to embedded systems, knowldge of power electronics concepts will be an added benefit
• Sound Analysis Mindset and drive DP maturity to enhance NPI efficacy
• Knowledge of best practices in software engineering methodologies, processes, and technologies with a passion for programming.

Soft skills:-

• Demonstrated leadership skills, experience with design processes, program management skills, knowledge of customer strategies, successful new product introduction experience, creative/innovative thinking
• Act as a technical mentor and expert tech reviewer in domain
• Review and approve design proposals based on requirements /statement of work and present to stakeholders/customers
• Act as a technical mentor and expert tech reviewer in domain. Review and approve design proposals based on requirements/statement of work and present to stakeholders/customers
• Continuously develop and enhance the technical capabilities of the teams to provide best in class design in line with present and future business needs
• Monitor progress and achievements on projects. Provide timely status and reports to stakeholders
• Participate in the creation of technology road map based on Product/COE Strategy globally and deploy them within the group and build organization’s capability
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the value proposition and quality of the engineering deliverables.
• Manage and develop talent: identifies, attracts and develop key engineering talent for the organization.
• Drive employee survey action plans to attain high level of employee engagement & managerial effectiveness.
• Drive culture of innovation with focus on new patent disclosures and high-impact ideas.

Location:-

• Pune, Maharashtra.

Company Overview:-

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently, and more reliably. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries.