Eaton’s Bussmann Division is currently seeking a Power Lab Manager. This position is based at our Bussmann Division HQ location in Ellisville, MO. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $120075.03 - $176110.04 a year.
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.
What you’ll do:
We are looking for a Power Lab Manager to lead and modernize the engineering services that support Bussmann’s new product innovations, cost-out, and product line support activities. This role will directly oversee Bussmann laboratories’ operations and lead Bussmann’s laboratory operationalization and new marketing initiatives to drive business growth. Additionally, the Engineering Operations Manager will be responsible for all third-party certifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Actively participate in certification committee meetings, standards review, industry white papers, and other relevant activities to ensure that Eaton’s Bussmann division is well-represented in all third-party agencies that list the company’s products.
- In charge of Bussmann laboratories testing capabilities expansion based on new industry trends and internal/external customer requirements.
- Supports all New Product Innovation activities and aligns priorities within the laboratory operations and the certification team.
- Drive and lead execution at the third-party agencies to ensure projects are executed on time, fostering strong relationships with third-party agencies to ensure Eaton’s Bussmann maintains influence over the creation of new standards in addition to updates to the current standards.
- Align certification objectives and testing priorities with the overall business objectives to ensure a strategy-focused workforce.
- Develop and drive business training initiatives with respect to product certifications.
- Develop organizational strategies to support future business needs based on product line roadmaps by driving investment into Bussmann laboratory operations.
- Ensure that Bussmann laboratories are operating efficiently by establishing metrics for equipment utilization and implementing a scheduling system that prioritizes test visibility.
- Leads Bussmann’s lab capabilities marketing to drive business growth.
- Oversee all third-party certification expenses and ensure that they are maintained within budget.
- Ensure that Bussmann lab operations are modernized and maintained by promptly investing in infrastructure and equipment.
- Collaborate with the Bussmann Experience Center Manager to establish synergies between laboratory operations.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, design, or product applications.
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing people or project teams.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with third-party certification (UL/CSA).
- Experience performing engineering tests, analyzing results, and reporting findings.
Position Criteria:
- Understanding of phase gate project development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively explain technical issues/concepts.
- Methodical, creative technical problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of product requirements, mechanical design, and performance margins.
- Administrative skills and safe work practices.
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