WE ARE GROWING!!! We are looking to add a Chief Engineer to the team with Relocation Assistances for candidates that live outside 70 miles of Davenport, IA!

Eaton’s Mission Systems Division is currently seeking a Chief Engineer - Relocation Offered. This position is located in the growing Quad Cities, specifically in Davenport, IA. Eaton's Mission Systems is the Top 20 major employers in the area.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $120075.03 - $176110.04 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.

The Davenport facility has ~900 employees and is leader in in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of aerospace mission systems components, systems and services to the US defense and commercial global aftermarket and OEM markets. World Leader in Air to Air Refueling technology.

What you’ll do:

The primary function of this position is to provide technical subject matter expertise (SME) for the Environmental product lines which includes Oxygen systems, Nitrogen systems, and Cryogenic Coolers. The Chief Engineer serves as a technical subject matter expert (SME); creates their own strategy, direction, priorities and leads the team to drive business results / improvements for the division/region. Provides technical solutions based on existing and personally developed technology. Possesses a broad strategic vision of future products and services and provides consultation in the chosen area of expertise. Involved in a wide variety and large number of projects, conducts feasibility studies ensuring that objectives are met and are within budget, and provides technical approvals and governance for programs. Manages external supplier relationships and effectively works with all business functions to identify issues, create & drive solutions to completion.

Essential Functions:

• Manages complex projects/programs involving multiple components for completeness, compatibility, and compliance. Has sphere of influence at the MSD Davenport level
• Development and execution ownership of engineering technical roadmaps. Utilizes domain expertise to drive innovation and technology roadmap activities aligned to customer needs
• Generates technical solutions and has accountability for the integrity of design solutions on multiple programs including program technical and design reviews with key signatory approval
• Drives best practice methodologies for MSD Environmental products (mechanical, electrical, software) using proven Eaton methods & tools, and serves as the “internal customer” for quality acceptance of all products & technical deliverables by personally getting involved, designing, teaching coaching & mentoring
• Champions the site's compliance to Eaton Aerospace Common Engineering Standards (ACES) with key signatory authority on ACES driven program reviews
• Drives complete design of components or systems to meet customer requirements of performance & cost
• Collaborates with suppliers on technical offerings and design approval
• Facilitates and leads root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities, serves as approver for RCCAs
• Teaches and promotes application of Design for Six Sigma tools and methods
• Mentoring within the engineering organization
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with new product development and sustaining support.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mechanical or electrical components and/or systems.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced Engineering degree from an accredited institution.
• 10 years of experience within aerospace or a high-tech industry with new product development and sustaining support.
• Key role in aerospace related professional organization
• DFSS Greenbelt or Blackbelt. If Greenbelt, progress on a development plan to Blackbelt is required

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