Eaton's Power Components Division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This is an on-site position based at our Beaver, PA location. We are able to offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates within the United States.
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing a broad range of professional continuous improvement support to the manufacturing operations. Tasks include providing lead project responsibility for the execution of projects and project assignments within the Operational Excellence department; develop engineering and process control documentation for manufacturing needs; provide coordination and technical guidance to production personnel as appropriate.
You will support planning and execution of technical projects related to manufacturing methods, material flow, processes, facilities, systems, and equipment upon gaining comprehensive knowledge of existing capabilities and new technologies. This role will manage capital projects, evaluate, and initiate orders for machinery and other equipment required for production processes.
Additional responsibilities include investigating and troubleshooting technical problems, providing day-to-day production support as well as longer-term strategic planning, implementing new product introductions (NPIs), specifying tooling, developing new processes, and revising and executing plant layout changes. Support other cross functional departments, such as Quality, Supply Chain, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Design Engineering, and Front-End ordering.
This role focuses heavily on reducing waste, cost, inefficiencies, while increasing value and driving lean transformation in assigned production areas by leading/participating in continuous improvement (CI) activities (Kaizen events, use of Six Sigma tools, Lean Material Flow, etc.)
The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 a year.
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:
Identify and execute cost-out projects through productivity improvements.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement by applying lean manufacturing techniques to eliminate waste and deliver products to customers' expectations.
Develop and maintain robust, cost-efficient manufacturing processes.
Integrate equipment and systems using Industry 4.0, including implementing Automation.
Lead and support execution of capital projects as defined by plant leadership.
Use ELSS tools and CI strategies to improve performance on assigned production lines.
Lead formulation of manufacturing documentation, standard work sheets, control plans, and production area layouts.
Conduct time studies to establish or verify labor standards.
Conduct production-line layouts for new and existing products.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution completed no later than Jan 2027.
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:
One (1) year of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent engineering experience from co-op/internships.
Certification in Six Sigma.
Skills:
Experience in project management systems (ProLaunch, Planisware, Smartsheet, etc.)
Experience using CAD software (i.e., AutoCAD, Inventor, Solids Works, Creo, etc.).
Experience with robotics or automation.
Industry 4.0 digitalization experience
Understanding and use of lean tools.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and facilitation skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Understanding and use of lean tools and root cause analysis
Familiarity with problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Why, and A3) used to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions
Ability to travel approximately 10% annually.
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