Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeGreenwood, SC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is required.
At least 3 years of engineering experience or technical experience in a manufacturing role is required.
Experience with Lean manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen, and standardized work is required.
Hands-on process and equipment troubleshooting experience is required.
Applicants must be willing to relocate to Greenwood, South Carolina; relocation assistance is available if needed.
Employment immigration sponsorship or support is not available, including support for CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and SAP is required.
Strong technical leadership and project ownership are required.
Effective problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
Cross-functional collaboration skills are required.
Clear written and verbal communication skills are required.
Ability to lead and manage change is required.
A continuous-improvement mindset is required.
Coaching, training, and knowledge-sharing skills are required.
Strong execution and accountability are required.
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is required.
Ability to influence and drive alignment across teams is required.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing engineering activities supporting the launch, commissioning, and scale-up of Busway assembly operations.
Serve as the technical lead for advancing assembly processes and promoting consistency, standardization, and knowledge sharing across assembly lines.
Review new and existing product designs for manufacturability, completeness, and production readiness.
Design, develop, and implement assembly-line solutions, including semi-automated and automated conveyance systems, flexible manufacturing cells, one-piece flow, and batch-flow models.
Design and implement automated material-handling solutions that improve material flow, efficiency, ergonomics, and production performance.
Provide hands-on engineering support in a mixed-model shop-floor environment, including troubleshooting equipment, process, material-flow, and production issues.
Apply Lean manufacturing principles, including mixed-model assembly-line design, Lean material flow, standardized work, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
Lead structured problem-solving activities using DMAIC and other root-cause analysis methodologies to identify issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Review, process, and execute Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and ensure manufacturing processes and documentation are updated appropriately.
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, control plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), and process validation plans.
Train production employees and other stakeholders on new and revised manufacturing processes, equipment, and standard work.
Lead and facilitate Value Stream Mapping (VSM) workshops, Kaizen events, and other continuous-improvement activities.
Identify capital equipment requirements, develop technical justification, and prepare capital equipment requests.
Partner cross-functionally to ensure manufacturing solutions support operational objectives and successful new-product introductions.

Desired Qualifications

An advanced degree, specifically a master's degree or MBA, is preferred.
Experience with Power BI is preferred.
Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) is preferred.

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer. This position is ONSITE Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at our Lake/Greenwood SC Eaton facility. Relocation assistance will be provided, if needed.

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will lead manufacturing programs resulting in significant advancements in productivity, product cost, quality and the maintenance of plant equipment and its production processes. This person will perform a wide variety of engineering and technical tasks involving the application of engineering knowledge and the development of solutions to complex problems pertaining to products, materials, manufacturing processes, tests, and unique design applications.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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:

In this role:

Lead manufacturing engineering activities supporting the launch, commissioning, and scale-up of Busway assembly operations.
Serve as the technical lead for advancing assembly processes and promoting consistency, standardization, and knowledge sharing across assembly lines.
Review new and existing product designs for manufacturability, completeness, and production readiness.
Design, develop, and implement assembly-line solutions, including semi-automated and automated conveyance systems, flexible manufacturing cells, one-piece flow, and batch-flow models.
Design and implement automated material-handling solutions that improve material flow, efficiency, ergonomics, and production performance.
Provide hands-on engineering support in a mixed-model shop-floor environment, including troubleshooting equipment, process, material-flow, and production issues.
Apply Lean manufacturing principles, including mixed-model assembly-line design, Lean material flow, standardized work, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
Lead structured problem-solving activities using DMAIC and other root-cause analysis methodologies to identify issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Review, process, and execute Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and ensure manufacturing processes and documentation are updated appropriately.
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, control plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects •Analyses (PFMEAs), and process validation plans.
Train production employees and other stakeholders on new and revised manufacturing processes, equipment, and standard work.
Lead and facilitate Value Stream Mapping (VSM) workshops, Kaizen events, and other continuous-improvement activities.
Identify capital equipment requirements, develop technical justification, and prepare capital equipment requests.
Partner cross-functionally to ensure manufacturing solutions support operational objectives and successful new-product introductions.

Qualifications:

Basic REQUIRED Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
3+ years of Engineering experience or technical experience in a manufacturing role.
Experience with Lean manufacturing, VSM, Kaizen, and standardized works
Must have Hands-on process and equipment troubleshooting
Must be willing to relocate to Greenwood SC. Relocation assistance will be provided, if needed.
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 STM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job portability, etc

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Degree Masters or MBA
Experience with Power BI
Experience with MES

Skills:

Proficient with computers and programs including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SAP).
Strong technical leadership and project ownership
Effective problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong cross-functional collaboration
Clear written and verbal communication
Ability to lead and manage change
Continuous improvement mindset
Coaching, training, and knowledge-sharing skills
Strong execution and accountability
Adaptable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability to influence and drive alignment across teams

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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 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.

About the Company

Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Eaton designs and sells electrical power management products and services for data centers, utilities, aerospace, and other industries. It provides hardware like switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment, plus software and services to monitor, protect, and optimize power flow from generation to end use. It combines an end-to-end power management portfolio with a long history of acquisitions to be a broad, globally integrated provider. Its goal is to enable reliable, efficient, and safe electrification across industries by improving energy management and resilience.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1911

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