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Eaton’s IS AER HQ division is currently seeking a Communications Director, Aerospace Group. This position can be based from a home office within the US and/or based at our Beachwood, OH corporate office.

Relocation assistance is available to those within the US/PR open to relocating to Beachwood, OH.

The Communications Director for the Aerospace Group is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that supports business growth, increases employee engagement, enhances our reputation and aligns with enterprise-wide messaging. This role serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and collaborates across functions to ensure consistent, impactful communication internally and externally.

Reports to: Vice President – Human Resources, Aerospace Group

Segment Revenue = 2024 Sales of $3.3B

The expected annual salary range for this role is $158249.97 - $232099.96 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above 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:

Strategic Communications:

+ Develop, lead and execute Aerospace’s communications strategy, aligned with the short and long-term goals of the business, enterprise and communication function.

+ Partner with leadership to craft compelling narratives that support growth, innovation and employee, customer engagement.

+ Lead communications for major initiatives including M&A, product launches and strategic partnerships with collaboration and support from the Marketing Communications team as needed.

Executive and Internal Communications:

+ Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the Aerospace president and leadership team.

+ Lead executive communications including presentations and internal/external messaging.

+ Drive employee engagement through clear, consistent and inspiring internal communications.

+ Collaborate closely across multiple functions to support projects within the business, including functional transformation projects, collective bargaining negotiations, etc.

External Communications:

+ Ensure alignment with investor relations, government and community affairs for the externally reported segment.

+ Responsible for development and distribution of externally facing content, including that targeting current and future employees to improve Eaton positioning as a thought leader and in support of our values. Communication should include LinkedIn and other social media to support Eaton advocacy and positively contribute to the culture of the organization.

Crisis Management:

+ Oversee crisis communications and issues management in coordination with other functional and enterprise stakeholders.Event management:

+ Manages content and planning for Aerospace internal communication events including: annual global leadership summits, Board of Director visits, town halls, Aerospace’s participation in enterprise events.

+ In close partnership with the Marketing Communications Manager, manage content and plan for major industry events including annual Air Shows.

Qualifications:

Required Basic Qualifications:

+ Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field of study from an accredited institution

+ Minimum ten (10) years experience in corporate communications

+ 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:

+ Aerospace, Industrial or B2B sector experience

+ Experience leading communications for large business segment/division inclusive of media relations and crisis communications

Skills:

+ Exceptional writing, storytelling and executive presence.

+ Ability to influence and collaborate across a global, matrixed organization

+ Strategic thinker with a bias for actions and results

+ Strong business acumen and understanding of financial communications

+ Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global environment with many stakeholders

+ Passion for the aerospace industry

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 11/10/2025.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here (https://www.youreatonbenefits.com/candidates) for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.