Brian Carlson
Vice President of Engineering for Protection, Control and Solutions Group @ Eaton | Electrical Sector Americas
- Role
- Vice President of Engineering at Eaton
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian Carlson
Executive engineering leader proven at product design, manufacturing, and advanced technology development in the electrical and automotive industries. Extensive experience developing global talent, executing complex programs, and driving innovation. Recognized for ability to lead product development organizations by increasing speed to market, driving innovation, and improving product quality and profitability. Demonstrated leadership in recruiting and coaching talent, implementing Six Sigma, and using technology to drive profitable business growth. Capabilities include:Product Development• New Product Development | Industrialization• Program & Product Portfolio Management• Design for Six Sigma| Requirements Management• Simulation & Modeling• Sustaining EngineeringInnovation• Technology Development | Product Ideation• Product & Technology Roadmapping• Intellectual Property Generation | Patent Management • Manufacturing Process Technology Development Global Leadership• Global Engineering | Design Center Start-up (China, India, Dominican Republic)• Product Conformance (UL, IEC, NEMA)• High Power Test Lab Operations | Electrical Work Safety• P&L |Capital & Strategic Planning
Experience
Vice President of Engineering
Oct 2022 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Group engineering leader for $2.6B Americas business reporting to President of Protection, Control and Solutions. Responsible for engineering and program management across 5 divisions (Bussmann, Power Components, Industrial Control, Canada, Latin American). Organization of 500 engineers and program managers located in 16 global design centers.
Education
Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Michigan
Master of Science (MS), Manufacturing Systems
Lehigh University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical Engineering
Skills
- Program Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Research and Development (R&D)
- Project Management
- Product Design
- Product Development
- Root Cause Analysis
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
- Process Improvement
- Engineering Management
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Strategic Planning
- Fmea
- Electronics
- Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Testing
- R&D
- Six Sigma
- Electricians
- Automation
- Business Process Improvement
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