Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton's Commercial Residential Distribution and Assemblies (CRDS) division is currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. This position is based at our Sumter, SC facility. Relocation assistance is offered for this position.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $80,250 - $117,700 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.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer 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 large-scale 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. Occasionally write, review and revise operation sheets, prepare or direct preparation of time/motion studies and train personnel. 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 Manufacturing Engineer will be called upon to research and lead projects that implement various Industry 4.0 technologies, including robotics, automation, data digitization, etc.

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.

What you'll do:

• Lead and support execution of capital projects as defined by plant leadership.

• Design and facilitate creation of tooling, jigs and fixtures that simplify assembly processes and create safer work holding solutions.

• 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.

• Collaborate with people at all levels, departments, and facilities within the organization.

• Plan and develop projects that support plant or division objectives.

• Interface with manufacturing personnel to improve existing processes.

• Provide technical expertise to support daily operations in achieving production goals.

• Investigate and resolve safety-related projects.

• Lead efforts to streamline manufacturing processes and information flow.

• Improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs; apply technical knowledge to innovate, design, and develop equipment, fixturing, procedures, processes, tooling, and/or automation.

• Calculate machine production rates and manning requirements using ELSS tools and CI strategies.

• Lead formulation of manufacturing documentation, standard work sheets, control plans, and production area layouts.

• Write and submit capital appropriation requests (CAR) for new and replacement equipment, track and report on project spending.

• Occasionally conduct time studies to establish or verify standards.

• Facilitate new product launches into production.

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:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.

• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience or equivalent engineering experience from co-op/internships.

• Prior CAD software experience

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with pneumatic and mechanical equipment.

• Industry 4.0 experience.

• Experience working with new product introductions.

• Understanding and use of lean tools.

Skills:

• Understanding and use of lean tools

• Ability to research and lead projects that implement various Industry 4.0 technologies, including robotics, automation, data digitization, etc.

• Ability to perform work with little or no direct supervision.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.

• A result-oriented candidate that can drive action items to meet project due dates.

• Ability to lead and work cross-functionally.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Supervise in-house installations, coordinate, and perform machine/assembly process runoffs, and conduct capability analyses.

• Identify and execute cost-out initiatives through productivity improvements.

• Budgetary/cost analysis experience.

• Project management experience.

• Familiarity with problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Why, and A3) used to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Leads and/or participates in Eaton's continuous improvement initiatives, such RIEs and VSM events.

• Ability to lead change initiatives in a team environment.

• Ability to deal with ambiguity and make effective decisions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.

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.