R&D Project Engineer, Life Safety

Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. This July, we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth.

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

We are seeking an experienced R&D Project Engineer, Life Safety to join our team in Dubai.

What You'll Do

As an R&D Project Engineer for Life Safety business, you will be responsible for the successful execution of the projects involving new product or technology development and value engineering projects and appropriate budget allocation. Responsibility would include Program / Project Management of large, medium and or multi small-scale projects across Life safety business and its product lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the business case of the engineering programs and projects. Responsibility, Authority and Accountability for project scope delivery and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments.
• Execute Integrated Product Team leadership across the Program. Seeks team input to promote rapid resolution to issues. Coach and provide feedback and rewards on performance indicators.
• Establish objectives, goals and provide direction to the program and project teams in areas of customer concerns, potential changes in scope and risk assessment. Facilitate the implementation of program management processes at the business unit.
• Manage effective program communications and improve organization responsiveness to customer requirements. Manage customer expectations and commitments internal to the business.
• Ensure standard program management processes are utilized and adequate support to the program and project teams by coordinating PM reviews, preparing & publishing PM metrics and reports.
• Maintain metrics for program, cost, quality, technical performance, and delivery through all of the PROLaunch phases.
• Manage all risks and requirements of the program through effective planning, controlling, integrating all projects into the programs, and measuring all elements to ensure the requirements and goals are successfully achieved.
• Ensure effective change / scope management process is utilized.
• Provide periodic program updates of current situation relating to milestones and problem/high risk areas. Provide updates to the business units as well as divisional, and sector levels.
• Resource balancing and allocation across the various programs/projects and sustaining activities utilizing ProPM tool.
• Provide overall Program interface with Management Team & Senior Leadership and the customer.
• Coordinate and monitor program technical personnel across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering subject (Electrical/ Electronics/Electromechanical or Equivalent)
• 5+ Years of Experience in Project management of Electrical products and control systems

Skills

• Experience in Electrical New Product Development programs.
• Proficient in Program and Project Management methodologies, processes and tools.
• Project Management Institute accreditation or equivalent is desired.
• Risk Management experience.
• Strong organizational, presentation, communication, and time management skills.
• Results driven and ability to work within an international, culturally diverse and matrix based organization.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and leadership skills.

What We Offer

• Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry.
• Work in a company that is commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability.
• Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system.
• Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company.
• Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide.
• Strong, agile and diverse team locally and globally.
• Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools.
• Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans.
• Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding.
• Balance your work and life with a hybrid worktime model.

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.