Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton's Electrical division is currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Youngsville, NC.

As the Senior Manufacturing Engineering you will be part of the YPO manufacturing engineering team, responsible for implementing Lean Manufacturing concepts, including Value Stream Map evaluation of current state production opportunities and the implementation of future state throughout all areas of operations.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 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:

• Implement Lean Manufacturing concepts, including Value Stream Map evaluation of current state production opportunities and the implementation of future state throughout all areas of operations
• Deploy Lean Tools as appropriate
• Evaluate current and future state manufacturing processes and ensures that sound engineering and manufacturing principles are being followed
• Prioritize safety and repeatability of existing processes, addressing identified concerns
• Recommends changes to existing manufacturing processes to improve manufacturing productivity and improve lean flow of materials
• Document manufacturing processes with work instructions
• Generate and implement Engineering Change Notices enhancing product quality and reducing product cost
• Initiate, develop and manage capital improvement projects including manufacturing equipment, facility enhancements and new product start-ups
• Drive continuous improvement on the shop floor, including opportunities to improve Quality, Productivity, and cost reduction
• Manage and complete multiple projects on schedule with minimal supervision.
• Support multiple product lines and a wide variety of assembly processes
• Fosters an environment that promotes Eaton's goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement through participation and teamwork
• Drive NPI activities in assigned work cells (layouts, materials, costing)
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

This role could be the next step in your career if you demonstrate the following experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited educational institution
• Three (3) years experience in engineering or manufacturing engineering

You will set yourself apart by demonstrating some or all of the following:

• Engineering Degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited educational institution

We will not consider candidates who:

• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Youngsville, NC. 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 with MRP systems (SAP)
• AutoCAD system experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience with Microsoft Project
• Knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing processes including assembly and pull systems.
• Technical understanding and experience with Lean Manufacturing Systems and Six Sigma methodology.
• Ability to think strategically and see big picture in dynamic business environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; to communicate articulately and professionally across many organizational levels and functions
• Highly motivated, works with a sense of urgency, driven to add value and deliver results #LI-LR1

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