Eaton’s Industrial Control Division (ICD) is currently seeking a Division VAVE Engineering Manager to join our team. This position can be based at our Menomonee Falls, WI, Haina, DR or Juarez, MX location. The primary responsibility of this role will be to lead the Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) cost out activity across the Industrial Control Division (ICD). Develop a multi-year strategy to drive sustained cost out performance leading to incremental operating profit. This position will work closely with the business unit’s key stakeholders and Category Managers to identify the workshops and resources necessary to identify and execute VAVE and process cost out opportunities. This position will be responsible for the coordination of reporting project status at the business unit level and the ICD staff level. Facilitation of project sanctioning and financial validation through the business units. Essential Functions: Drive and develop a sustainable VAVE & LEAN culture. Identify, sanction, support and facilitate robust, viable projects with all ICD plants to meet profit plan objectives and build a healthy pipeline of cost savings projects. Work with Engineering, Marketing and Supply Chain leadership to develop roadmaps that drive consistent material and manufacturing cost out across our portfolio of products. Work with plants to plan and execute the continuous improvement strategy to drive waste out of the business. Work together with VAVE director and engineering managers to develop standards for improved processes and tools. Manage and direct VAVE & LEAN engineers to support business unit project activity. Build and maintain the entire ICD portfolio of active cost out projects and develop a healthy pipeline of VAVE projects, including footprint optimization. Lead cross functional VAVE events to identify potential, actionable changes to design, material selection, etc. that lead to cost improvements through the engineering process. Follow and/or lead VAVE engineering projects through to completion to ensure cost improvement results are delivered. Lead weekly reporting of progress to key business leaders. Evaluate competing products and lead the initiative to gain insight to cost opportunities which may be applied to Eaton products. Identify and remove barriers to ensure progress and to mitigate risk, escalating to Director of VAVE and Directors of Operations and staff as needed. Work with Supply chain to develop supplier-based negotiation strategies and implement – pulling together quote packages, coordinating RFQs, and following through on quote analysis. A highly entrepreneurial sense of urgency along with a passion for the continuous improvement is desirable, along with a drive to grow both personally and professionally. Educate and train all disciplines within the value stream on VAVE concepts. As the subject matter expert for VAVE, will be expected to support and coach plant and engineering leadership in order to identify new projects. Work directly with VP of Manufacturing Operations to gain approval at Electrical Americas level for major projects. #LI-MM3 Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Experience managing large VAVE or cost out and footprint projects using project management fundamentals. Minimum 8 years’ work experience in engineering or a manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications Direct or indirect management of people experience. Six Sigma Method and Tools (Black Belt certification) Master’s in Business Administration or equivalent Bilingual in English and Spanish Ability to be self-directed, question the status quo, and a change agent. Position Criteria Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as material management, manufacturing operations, cost accounting, quality processes and procedures, project management and Lean manufacturing (key cost drivers in a business) Ability to interface and work with Operations, Supply Chain and Design Engineering to achieve VAVE cost and/or productivity improvements. Confident working with senior plant and operations leaders throughout the organization. Understanding of engineering concepts and ability to read, pull engineering documented drawings and certification documents. Understanding of manufacturing and product cost accounting is fundamental to the position. Proficiency with application software packages such Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Enovia, SAP, Qlikview, CAD design and statistical analysis is required. Good Communication, presentation, interpersonal and professional presence with internal/external customers and suppliers. Must achieve results through others not directly in reporting structure. Ability to explain and train others on VAVE concepts. Required to travel up to 30% What you will get from us 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. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Engineering Region: Latin America Organization: ES AMER Sector Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time