About this role
Eaton Czech Republic is looking for a Mechanical/Industrial Lead Engineer
This position is located in our plant in Suchdol nad Luznici with over 600 employees (electrical sector - enclosures/power distribution components)
Job Profile:
We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in electromechanical system production to support the launch and industrialization of a new Tier 1 Air Circuit Breaker production line at the Eaton Suchdol manufacturing site.
This role will play a critical part throughout the full product lifecycle-from prototype and certification phases through serial production and will expand in scope as production ramps up. Experience in low-voltage switchgear is highly desirable.
Responsibilities:
Manufacturing & Industrialization:
- Support the expansion of production capabilities for a new air circuit breaker product line. - Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering teams during product ramp-up. - Support the transition from prototype builds to certified, serial production.
Inspection & Quality Processes:
- Define and implement inspection and gauging processes based on initial design information from R&D. - Provide clear GD&T-based guidance to the on-site quality team for part inspection. - Serve as a primary technical contact to R&D in case of major inspection failures or part scrapping. - Participate in process control activities, including tracking and updating:
Certification & Change Management:
- Actively support the certification phase (IEC & UL testing). - Track and manage rapid design and process revisions resulting from certification testing feedback. - Communicate required product and process changes between R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
We would like you to bring:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial EngineeringSolid experience in manufacturing engineering or industrialization roles (mechanical engineering)Strong understanding of electromechanical systems ( manufacturing)Excellent knowledge of mechanical technical drawings ( GD&T formal training preferred but not mandatory)Experience supporting products through certification and new production ramp-up Preferred knowledge:
Experience with low-voltage switchgear or power distribution equipmentPrior involvement in IEC and UL certification processesFamiliarity with PLM systems and structured change managementSix Sigma knowledge; Green Belt certification (or willingness to obtain via Eaton)"Ability to work effectively in multicultural, global teams across multiple time zones What Eaton offers:
Competitive compensation and benefits package (travel allowance, life insurance, vouchers, internal trainings and courses, life accident insurance, T-Mobile benefits, annual reward, possibility of further education, development and career growth, supplementary pension insurance)Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative teamGreat promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possibleExcellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for usInclusion & Diversity - Openness to diversity widens our access to the best talent. Inclusion allows us to engage that talent fullyLearning & Development - 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 University #LI-KF1