R&D Mechanical Team Leader / Engineer
Job description / Role
Employment: Full TimeJoin Our Team at Eaton: Empowering Tomorrow, Today!
Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. This July, we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth.
About Eaton
Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services.Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.
What you’ll do:Lead a team of mechanical engineers in designing and developing mechanical systems for Life Safety products, managing project plans, timelines, and resources in collaboration with project managers and technical leaders
Work closely with cross-functional teams and product architects to integrate mechanical designs into overall product development
Develop mechanical design concepts, prototypes, and 3D CAD models, managing the design process, including simulation and testing, while ensuring compliance with EATON’s engineering standards
Provide Agile coaching focusing on Scrum, Lean, and Kanban practices, while identifying technology leverage opportunities across product lines
Lead critical program elements related to supply chain strategy, business process improvement, and supplier engagement and development
Oversee production processes to maintain quality, productivity, and cost standards
Support plant and company safety programs, promoting adherence to safety requirements
Identify training needs and organize skill development programs for team members
Foster a collaborative and positive work environment
Recognize and reward team achievements to encourage motivation and performance.
Requirements:
Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master's degree in mechanical engineering
Minimum 10-12 years of experience in mechanical R&D designSolid experience in managing a team of design engineers
Expertise in injection molding and metal work
Skills: Proficiency knowledge of technologies, technical project management, and talent management of mechanical resources
Excellent organizational skills, ability to organize and prioritize the work
What We OfferCompetitive compensation and benefits package
Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton UniversityWe make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen
Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city known for its modern architecture, luxurious lifestyle, and rich cultural heritage. Living and working in Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class amenities, a safe environment, and a thriving expatriate community.Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world’s most exciting cities.
Ready to make a difference? Join Eaton’s Dubai Team and be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and power management!
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
About the Company
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people around the world. We are guided by our commitment to doing the right thing in business, acting sustainably and helping our customers manage energy today and tomorrow.By capitalizing on global growth trends such as electrification and digitalization, we are accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping solve the world’s most pressing energy management challenges.
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