Job Description

Job Req ID

49239

Work Type

Hybrid

Department

Research & Development Engineering

At Eaton, we're dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe, and sustainable. With over 90,000 employees across 170 countries, we're proud to be recognized as one of the world's most ethical and admired companies.


Join our Wimborne site, where we design and deliver cutting-edge aerospace technologies that support global defence and commercial aviation. Be part of a team that's shaping the future of flight.


What you'll do:

We are seeking a visionary Divisional Chief Engineer to lead technical strategy, governance, and innovation across our Actuation and Air-to-Air Refuelling product lines, with additional oversight of Environmental Systems.


You'll act as a subject matter expert, drive engineering excellence, mentor talent, and collaborate across functions to deliver world-class aerospace solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead complex, multi-component engineering programs with divisional-level influence, ensuring technical compatibility, compliance, and performance Own and drive engineering technical roadmaps, aligning innovation and technology development with customer and business needs Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across Environmental, Actuation, and Air-to-Air Refuelling product lines, contributing to Mission Systems Division (MSD) and Aerospace Group growth Provide technical governance and signatory approval for design integrity, program reviews, and adherence to robust engineering processes Champion Eaton Aerospace Common Engineering Standards (ACES) and lead gate reviews, RCCA activities, and Non-Advocate Reviews Drive best practices across our engineering disciplines, mentoring teams and ensuring quality of technical deliverables Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers, anticipating future trends and representing Eaton in external technical forums Promote and teach Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools, lead technical mentoring, and support cross-site engineering audits and reviews
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution Proven track record in leading large, complex engineering programs Extensive experience in a high level engineering role ideally in aerospace, defence or high-tech industries, including new product development and sustaining support Extensive experience in mechanical components and systems
Skills:
Strong analytical skills across complex systems including mechanical design, test, project management, structural and fluid analysis, and electrical design Strategic thinker with high creativity and technical depth Excellent communication and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders

For strict compliance reasons must be a UK national

What we offer:
Global Impact: Work on technologies that support defence and commercial aviation worldwide Mission-Critical Work: Contribute to aerial refuelling, weapons carriage, and next-gen military platforms Innovation Culture: Be part of a team that values creativity, continuous improvement, and technical excellence

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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.


Eaton strives to provide benefits and programs that are competitive and focused on employee well-being. These programs are offered across the United States and Puerto Rico, but specific programs and options available may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic locations, date of hire, employment type and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

About Us

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we're helping to solve the world's most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.

Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of nearly $25 billion in 2024, the company serves customers in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com Follow us on LinkedIn.

Our commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability

We are powered by our vision, driven by strategy, guided by our aspirational goals and committed to doing business right. We believe diversity is our strength and diverse thinking powers innovation and growth. In our second annual Global Inclusion and Diversity Transparency Report, we look at the progress we've made in our journey and the work that's still left to do. Our latest sustainability report features our progress toward our 2030 Sustainability Goals, which include science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets and our commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030.

Recent Awards: Honored to be recognized

2018-2025 World's most admired companies, Forbes 2016-2023 Best Place to work for LGBTQ Equality, HRC 2023-2024 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces, Newsweek 2012-2025 World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere

* UK's Top 100 Most Loved Workplace in Newsweek 2023