Maintenance, Engineering & Facilities Manager

Eaton’s Fluid Electrical Distribution Sector, a part of our Aerospace Division, is currently seeking a Maintenance, Engineering & Facilities Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Rumford, Rhode Island facility.

The Plant Maintenance, Engineering & Facilities Manager provides support to manufacturing and is responsible for the maintenance of equipment and buildings. This position leads the process engineering team to plan, organize, and manage continuous improvement and capital projects. The plant maintenance team reports to this position as well.

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 and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Be a champion of plant safety programs and lead others by example.
• Direct maintenance activity and strategy within the plant to allow the highest level of production efficiency while maintaining equipment longevity and product quality.
• Lead preventative and reactive maintenance programs while minimizing maintenance costs. Review, approve, and assign all internal work requests.
• Lead the annual maintenance/facilities budgeting process for assigned departments and be responsible for departmental spending.
• Provide recommendations on capital expenditures, and work with engineering and plant departments to lead and coordinate capital projects.
• Coordinate and lead engineering and continuous improvement projects within the plant.
• Work collaboratively and in support of the Plant Manager and other Department Managers
• Maintain regulatory compliance with environmental programs and provide leadership on environmental initiatives in the plant.
• Oversee the development and execution of departmental SOPs for maintenance, parts inventory, energy management, and other departmental functions.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of plant goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.
• Manage performance, hiring, training, and development of maintenance and engineering staff including apprenticeship programs. Assess needs and drive continuous learning for team members.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, Or 10 years of equivalent training and experience
• Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in maintenance and repair of production equipment
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience leading engineering/continuous improvement projects

• 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.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the Rumford, RI facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with managing capital projects - including scope, estimating, development of timelines, cost tracking, startup, and production turnover
• Experience in developing and implementing preventive maintenance and reliability programs.
• Works well under pressure, meets deadlines and is flexible while working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in troubleshooting equipment/process failures and preparing Root Cause Analysis
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to set direction and work independently
• Proficiency working with PLC's, electric motors, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Strong computer skills with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Must be an effective and proactive communicator
• Lean manufacturing training/certification a plus
• Is a team player; maintain positive relationships with employees, supervisors, and department managers
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site:

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call [Register to View] or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com

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: Manufacturing & Operations

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: AER FED Fluid Electrical Distribution

Job Level: Manager
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: No