Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton’s Electrical sector is currently seeking an Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Arden, NC facility. Relocation assistance will be provided. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Position Overview:

Initiate, analyze and follow projects to completion, including maintenance of line, within assigned area of responsibility. Perform general and specific engineering duties associated with the development of an assigned project or line of apparatus. Be capable of independent judgement with a minimum of supervision. Provide training to other personnel.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement. Apply lean manufacturing techniques to eliminate waste and deliver products to meet customer’s expectations.
• Develop and maintain robust, cost efficient manufacturing processes, consistent with lean manufacturing practices.
• Lead cost out projects primarily related to labor productivity.
• Coordinate projects with people at all levels, departments, and facilities within the organization.
• Drive the adoption of process changes using Change Management methodologies.
• Work with Design Engineering to ensure product design for manufacturability.
• Develop ramp-up or ramp-down strategies as required for new products.
• Independently define and manage projects to support overall company objectives.
• Interface with manufacturing personnel to improve existing processes.
• Provide technical expertise to support daily operations to achieve significant improvement in production related objectives.
• Complete Maintenance of Line activities as required such as ECN’s, Bill of Material updates, and Work Instruction updates.
• Investigate and resolve safety related projects.
• Perform ergonomic assessments and participate in incident investigations

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technology
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Machine automation knowledge

Position Criteria:

• Understanding of / experience with manufacturing competencies including:
  • Zero Incident Workplace Culture
  • Manufacturing Process Design
  • Manufacturing Value Stream Success Factors and Continuous Improvement
• Manufacturing Strategy Development and Execution
• EBS Tool Integration
• Business Systems and Practices
• General knowledge and practical application of leadership and management styles
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering problem solving and quality techniques.
• Strong and sound understanding of production, inventory, financial principles, and working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methods.
• Excellent computer skills MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), databases.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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What you will get from us

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job: Manufacturing & Operations

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: ESSG PDCAD Power Distrib Control Assy Div

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time