Manufacturing Engineer Manager - Manufacturing

What you’ll do:

This role is responsible for the strategic operational management of the MEs of an assigned Value Stream in the Jackson Plant.  Responsible for support of over $119M in annual sales. Lead, mentor and supervise Manufacturing Engineers within HPWTs including utilizing TalentHub and the Development Plan process. Lead daily tactical activities (ex. DMRs, Scrap Analysis / Review, MCOs, MOCs, etc.) as well as strategic initiatives across the ME function for the plant (ex:  PFMEA, TPM, Tool Management, Product Transitions / Robust process Creation / CI Initiatives). Individual project(s) including procuring new equipment, equipment upgrades, process improvements as well as deep dive corrective actions utilizing 8D tools. 

Essential Responsibilities:
•    Design, develop, implement, and improve safe and environmentally responsible manufacturing processes utilizing MESH (Eaton Environmental, Safety and Health process), and other Eaton and industry standard practices. 
•    Utilizing processes to ensure that components and assemblies meet all internal and external customer quality specifications (Eaton Quality System, AS9100, and NADCAP). 
•    Implement Processes that are efficient in terms of capital intensity and human resources by implementing Eaton Lean Six Sigma tools.
•    Coordinate, direct and prioritize Manufacturing Engineering activities to assure top priorities are focused on key objectives of quality, cost, and delivery.
•    Lead Manufacturing Engineering responsibilities within the focus factory including CapEx, Factory Cost Out and establishing and maintaining compliance to regulatory and customer requirements.
•    Design equipment, gauging, and tooling utilizing CATIA solid modeling software and other engineering analysis and design tools.  Work with suppliers and purchasing to procure equipment, tooling, and supplies as required.  Specific equipment requirements include manual assembly, semi-automatic equipment and pressure testing.
•    Implement robust machine sign off criteria to meet Eaton and customer needs.
•    Mentor others in Manufacturing Engineering competencies, processes, and lean concepts.
•    Troubleshoot and improve process including assembly and testing of products produced.
•    Troubleshoot, recommend and implement changes in products and processes to improve manufacturability and profitability (cost out).  Work directly with production associates, from all areas of the plant, in the implementation of projects in order to build an inclusive culture and processes that meet the needs of all employees and customers.
•    Collect and analyze manufacturing data and metrics to aid in design and improvement of processes.
•    Manage activities and budgets for manufacturing and process improvement projects, including the development of the project management requirements and all implementation documentation.
•    Provide functional and technical support to the organization as required to support goals. 
•    Proficient with tools for Measurement System Analysis, Capability Analysis, SPC and FMEA
•    Provide support to launch projects through ProLaunch team as required to achieve a flawless launch.
•    Provide support to Transition projects as required to achieve a flawless transition.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing quality environment

• Minimum 1 year of people leadership experience

• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

• 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.

• No relocation is provided for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50-miles of the Jackson, MI facility will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Two (2) or more years of managing/leading people 
•    Knowledge of process design, including equipment and tooling with demonstrated results
•    Mechanical and control knowledge for equipment troubleshooting and recommendation of improvements to product and process.
•    Strong project and time management, organizational, and analytical skills.
•    Proficient at AIAG or equivalent tools for Measurement System Analysis, Capability Analysis, SPC and FMEA
•    Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from production associates to the leadership team.
•    Experience with NADCAP (or other industry standards) audits preferred.  
•    Previous lean and/or six sigma certification, with demonstrated results preferred.

Additional Information:

Position requires interaction with customers, customer representatives, auditors, regulatory agencies and all internal departments/functions/levels.