Eaton’s Electrical division is currently seeking a Product Design Specialist, Mechanical Engineering. This position is based at our Milton, ON facility and offers benefits from day one. Our Milton site has 225 team members and manufactures low voltage distribution assemblies including: panelboards, switchboards, transfer switches.

What you’ll do:

Position Overview:

The Product Design Specialist’s primary function will be supporting Eaton Canada’s largest manufacturing plant in the customized mechanical design of low-voltage distribution assemblies. This position will be part of the site engineering design team and will have the opportunity to work with different departments, including central engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, supply chain and more to satisfy live customer orders.

In this function, you will:

• Adapt new and existing products using Inventor to fulfill live customer orders.

• Assess incoming Custom Switchboard orders to identify new design elements/gaps.

• Maintain Product Option Matrix to provide a real-time visual depiction of available configurations & product line gaps.

• Identify, approve, and implement product improvements to reduce cost & improve quality.

• Create & maintain standard drawings and modules, issuing & implementing Engineering Change Notices.

• Determine manufacturing methods & optimal materials and specifications to produce parts & sub-assemblies for new products or customer orders, leveraging Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) methodology, and FMEA & VA/VE tools.

• Instruct and train manufacturing personnel on new or revised manufacturing methods.

• Participate in CSA/UL audit, non-conformance material requests (NCMRs), and Corrective Action Requests (CAR), as required.

What will make you successful?

The ideal candidate has a strong technical proficiency, including experience with MS Office Suite and MetaCAM Programming and demonstrated use of Lean Six Sigma tools. A solid understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA & UL Standards, and familiarity with testing requirements for Low-Voltage Power Distribution Equipment. A background in sheet-metal forming/fabrication techniques and the ability to design-for-manufacturing in an Engineered-to-Order environment will be beneficial to this role.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to inspire a shared vision and lead projects or teams effectively. You are able to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team. Strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with methodical problem-solving abilities, are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a Manufacturing or Design Engineering capacity

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now and in the future

• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within an 80km radius of Milton, ON will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior technical experience with Low Voltage Power Distribution Products.

• Proficient user of Autodesk Inventor or equivalent 3D Modelling software.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.