Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

LATAM Research and Development Manager - Engineering

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMexicoNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution is required.
Working knowledge of product and manufacturing engineering, research and development, product localization, and capital expenditure management is required.
At least 7 years of progressive engineering or research and development experience is required.
At least 5 years of experience managing engineering teams is required.
The candidate must be able to lead cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
Advanced English and Spanish proficiency is required.
A thorough understanding of product design, research and development, design for manufacturing/design for manufacturing and assembly, and new product introduction is required.
Knowledge of manufacturing engineering, process standardization, and productivity or lean methods is required.
Knowledge of capital expenditure project management, from justification through implementation, is required.
Knowledge of item/material master and product family standardization is required.

Responsibilities

Lead regional research and development, cost reduction, and product localization initiatives to grow manufacturing capabilities across Latin America.
Direct Manufacturing Engineering teams across Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, Chile, and Brazil.
Drive process standardization across all plants.
Lead productivity improvement programs.
Manage regional capital expenditure projects from justification through implementation.
Standardize items, materials, and product families across the region.
Support the localization strategy to grow manufacturing capacity in all plants.
Partner with Supply Chain, Quality/Operational Excellence, and Plant Managers on design for manufacturability and new product or process introduction.
Ensure engineering compliance with company standards and applicable local regulations.
Build organizational capability by developing and coaching engineering talent across the region.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in Engineering, an MBA, or a related field is preferred.
Experience leading engineering organizations in a multi-country manufacturing environment is preferred.
Knowledge of product standardization and material master management is preferred.
Experience in industrial, electrical, manufacturing, or engineered products industries is preferred.

Eaton’s Protection, Control, & Solutions Group (PCS) division is currently seeking a Latam R&D Manager. This position can be located in any of our main Electrical Sector locations in Latin America. And requires 50% travel.

What you’ll do:

The LATAM R&D Manager will lead the regional Research & Development and Engineering organization, driving product localization, cost reduction, manufacturing innovation, process standardization, and capital investment projects across Latin America. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for R&D Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering teams supporting operations in Mexico, Central America & Caribbean, Chile, and Brazil.

Reporting to the LATAM Operations Director, this position plays a critical role in expanding manufacturing capabilities, improving operational efficiency, and supporting Eaton's regional growth strategy through localization and engineering excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead regional R&D, cost reduction and product localization initiatives to grow manufacturing capabilities across LATAM.
Direct Manufacturing Engineering teams across Mexico, CAC, Chile and Brazil.
Drive process standardization across all plants.
Lead productivity improvement programs.
Manage regional Capex projects, from justification through implementation.
Standardize items/materials and product families across the region.
Support the localization strategy to grow manufacturing capacity in all plants.
Partner with Supply Chain, Quality/OpEx and Plant Managers on design-for-manufacturability and new product/process introduction.
Ensure engineering compliance with Eaton standards and applicable local regulations.
Build organizational capability, developing and coaching engineering talent across the region.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution.

Working knowledge of product/manufacturing engineering, R&D, product localization and Capex management.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in engineering / R&D.
Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience managing engineering teams.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
Advanced English and Spanish proficiency.

Preferred:
• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or related field.
• Experience leading engineering organizations in a multi-country manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of product standardization and material master management.
• Experience within industrial, electrical, manufacturing, or engineered products industries.

Technical knowledge:

A thorough understanding of product design, R&D, DFM/DFMA and new product introduction is required.
Manufacturing engineering, process standardization and productivity/lean methods.
Capex project management (justification through implementation).
Item/material master and product family standardization.

Skills:

Strategic Leadership
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Change Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Project & Program Management
Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
Talent Development & Coaching
Communication & Influencing Skills
Results Orientation
Customer and Business Focus

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About the Company

Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Eaton designs and sells electrical power management products and services for data centers, utilities, aerospace, and other industries. It provides hardware like switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment, plus software and services to monitor, protect, and optimize power flow from generation to end use. It combines an end-to-end power management portfolio with a long history of acquisitions to be a broad, globally integrated provider. Its goal is to enable reliable, efficient, and safe electrification across industries by improving energy management and resilience.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1911

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