Lead Engineer

About the role

Eaton’s Aerospace FED Division is seeking a Lead Engineer for its Glenolden, PA facility. The Lead Engineer will be a member of the Product Design Group and will lead new product development and research projects for the sensing product line (oil debris monitoring systems, pressure transducers, fluid level sensors) supporting commercial and military aerospace applications. The role involves managing multiple phases of product design, analysis, and validation from voice‑of‑customer specifications through final approval and full‑rate production, coordinating with global engineering teams, and maintaining relationships with customers, vendors, and internal peers. The position may also support aftermarket business through PMA, DER, SAR, and manual repair development.

Responsibilities

• Lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT) of mechanical, electrical, software, system, test, and other engineers to develop new or upgraded actuator products for aerospace applications.
• Lead proposal teams in response to customer requests for quote and internal cost‑out initiatives.
• Plan design, analysis, and verification activities for new product developments.
• Deliver on program milestones by estimating task durations, identifying resource needs, and tracking tasks to closure.
• Assume ownership of architecture and functional description of products or systems being developed.
• Drive engineering discipline regarding first‑pass yield, on‑time delivery, and design in accordance with Eaton standards.
• Oversee development testing and review engineering test data to ensure product requirement compliance.
• Manage product requirements through the DOORS requirements‑management tool, including impact assessments, customer change notices, and internal requirement flow‑down.
• Manage assigned tasks and team tasks to meet schedule and budget.
• Serve as the primary technical customer interface for projects.
• Champion process adherence and improvement across the engineering organization, enforcing standards on assigned programs.
• Assist with continuous improvement by writing new processes or improving existing processes and standards.
• Coordinate technical work with global engineering teams across multiple sites.
• Conduct frequent customer technical communication covering design integration, technical proposal presentation, reverse engineering, analysis, report writing, and component testing management.
• Develop, maintain, and promote constructive relationships with current and prospective customers, vendors, peers, and team members.
• Support aftermarket business through PMA, DER, SAR, and manual repair development as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in engineering, testing, operations, or the aerospace industry.
• U.S. person status as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee).
• Ability to work within a 50‑mile radius of Glenolden, PA (relocation assistance not provided).
• No immigration sponsorship or support will be provided for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Aerospace design experience, specifically aircraft engine mechanical systems design.
• Experience leading international design teams for new product development.
• Experience with fluid‑mechanics concepts.
• Proven ability to lead aerospace development projects and deliver on commitments.
• Ability to work in lab and production environments using required safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection).
• Familiarity with Product Data Management (PDM) systems for documentation control and workflow management.
• Knowledge of GD&T per ANSI Y 14.5, dimensional stack‑ups, etc.
• Working knowledge of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), tolerance allocation, and lean manufacturing methods.
• Detailed knowledge of engineering design and product reliability concepts.
• Thorough understanding of problem‑solving methodologies (thought maps, 8D, root‑cause analysis, PFMEA, Gage R & R, control charts, Pareto charts).
• Knowledge of industry and customer‑specific quality processes (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).
• Knowledge of product and end‑user application/specifications, including product testing requirements.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 – $143,000. Salary is based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations.

Benefits

Eaton offers a variety of health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and programs that provide both paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.