Eaton Corporation in Sumter, SC is currently seeking an Electrical Test Supervisor for its manufacturing headquarters for Panelboards and Switchboards to join our team. The position is a leader of people with multi-site responsibility. The Electrical Test Supervisor manages the team of electrical testers for Panelboard & Switchboard products in a safe and effective manner to meet stakeholder commitments for product/service quality and timeliness.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $93750.03 - $137500.04 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown 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:
Promote a safe work environment while maintaining high levels of 5S+ across all product lines in the main plant and the Mission Critical facility.
Serve as the customer liaison while coordinating, overseeing, and supporting customer witness tests.
Work closely with cross-functional teams including EHS, Quality, Front-end Support and Operations to ensure the continued application of quality standards to products and work processes in support of meeting customer expectations.
Use data analysis software (i.e. Excel, Access & Minitab) in root cause analysis efforts, including 8D development/data analysis.
Develop and Improve processes and procedures for continuous improvement in safety, standard work, operating processes, and test data collection and analysis to support the ongoing needs of the business.
Develop and administer training and instructional programs to provide the necessary competencies to support the advancement of product technologies and safety.
Directly manage electrical testers and testers team leads for quality. Monitor and address employee actions or behavior to ensure adherence with required policies, procedures, systems, and rules.
Lead the troubleshooting efforts of product test failures in the plant and provide feedback to improve product performance and increase test first pass yield.
Maintain current application of industry standards and OSHA requirements that are applicable to the equipment being tested.
Manage schedules and planning efforts for the inspection and testing of customer orders.
Plan, recommend, and justify annual goals and targets in accordance with operational needs, strategies, and objectives.
Support the development and enforcement of guidelines for the design of test equipment for performing testing of power distribution and control or similar products.
Develop test equipment specification ensuring compliance with NFPA 70E and OSHA regulations to safely validate that products meets design specification.
Increase and strengthen our ability to identify, manage and control risks across a range of test protocols.
Provide specific guidance on selecting sites and layout, and access controls and barriers for testing activities.
Deploy and manage the TDM quality data system and interface inspection / testing as required.
Provide guidelines on safe equipment, PPE, tools and testing protocols, and best practices.
Establish expectations and roles and responsibilities for Site Responsible Parties dedicated to oversight and management of Electrical Testing activities.
Coordinate training including electrical safe work practice and operation of test equipment to operators and technicians as part of ORM process with manufacturing as required. Represent the site as the SRP (Site Responsible Person).
Qualifications:
Basic (required) Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
Three (3) years of experience in an electrical testing department with the ability to interpret & troubleshoot electrical control, protection, instrumentation, and metering schematics/wiring diagrams.
One (1) year of experience managing people and/or project teams.
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
Five (5) years of experience managing people and/or project teams.
Five (5) years of direct experience supporting Panelboards & Switchboard products
Proven record of having interpreted regulations/standards & implementing appropriate Electrical Safe Work Practices such as NFPA 70E; meeting the criteria of an electrical professional as defined in NFPA 70E
Certified first responder for electrical hazards.
Additional Information:
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination.
Travel:
Must be available for travel to customer sites for electrical fault analysis, installation fit and function, and/or repair (2-3 times per year).
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