Operations Manager

Operations & Engineering Manager

Eaton's Data Center Solutions division is seeking an Operations & Engineering Manager to lead operations, manufacturing and test engineering activities supporting configure-to-order (CTO) side car product.

The Operations & Engineering Manager will lead cross-functional efforts to establish scalable manufacturing processes, deploy production test capabilities, drive operational performance, and support future business growth.

The successful candidate will provide technical and people leadership across operations and engineering functions while partnering closely with Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Operations teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction objectives. The role combines startup-site leadership, manufacturing engineering expertise, and operational execution to develop world-class assembly and test capabilities supporting Eaton's growing data center business.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 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:

• Lead operations, manufacturing engineering, and test engineering activities to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-time assembly and testing of configure-to-order data center products.
• Develop and execute the site's manufacturing and engineering strategy, establishing scalable assembly processes, test methods, production infrastructure, and operational roadmaps that support business growth.
• Manage and develop manufacturing engineering, test engineering, and production teams by providing technical leadership, coaching, talent development, and accountability for business results.
• Establish and sustain standard work, routings, test procedures, process controls, visual management systems, and leader standard work to drive operational excellence and repeatable execution.
• Partner with Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams to support new product introductions, improve manufacturability and testability, and ensure production readiness.
• Lead continuous improvement, cost-out, and productivity initiatives utilizing Eaton Business System (EBS), Lean Manufacturing, value stream mapping, structured problem-solving, and data-driven decision making.
• Drive execution of capital equipment, automation, facility expansion, manufacturing technology, and test infrastructure projects that improve safety, quality, throughput, and long-term operational capability.
• Own operational performance through deployment of key performance indicators including safety, quality, first-pass yield, productivity, on-time delivery, inventory, and cost, while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.

This Role Could Be The Next Step In Your Career If You Demonstrate The Following Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing operations, or a combination of both in a production environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience leading teams, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.

You Will Set Yourself Apart By Demonstrating Some Or All Of The Following:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading new product introduction (NPI), production launches, or factory start-up activities.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with ERP, MES, manufacturing planning, and shop floor execution systems.
• Experience managing capital projects and manufacturing automation initiatives

We Will Not Consider Candidates Who:

• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Woodridge, IL will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
• 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

Keys To Role Success:

• Experience supporting assembly, testing, and manufacturing process development.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

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