EATON

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

EATON$97K — $143K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
  • 5+ years of engineering experience, particularly in manufacturing
  • Eligibility to work in the U.S. without corporate sponsorship
  • Preferred background in manufacturing or mechanical engineering
  • Experience with production tooling and shop floor technologies

Responsibilities

  • Lead the industrialization of new product introduction (NPI) from development to production
  • Provide design input for manufacturability, testability, and quality
  • Implement Industry 4.0 practices for improved manufacturing efficiency
  • Manage procurement of tooling and production equipment
  • Oversee prototype and pilot production builds
  • Validate compliance with functional and regulatory standards
  • Develop process controls and training for operators

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance for candidates within the U.S./PR
  • Hybrid work arrangement (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
  • Support for continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
  • Mentorship opportunities for professional development
  • Engagement in advanced manufacturing technologies like Industry 4.0
Full Job Description
Eaton's Power Components Division is currently seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer. This is a hybrid position (3 days on-site, 2 days remote per week) based at our Moon Township, PA location. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR.

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

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will lead manufacturing and industrialization activities for new product introduction (NPI) projects, from early development through release for production. This role will drive the development, validation, and implementation of robust manufacturing processes to ensure successful product launches and sustainable production. The position will also provide technical manufacturing input for existing products and designs, working closely with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to enable efficient industrialization, manage technical and schedule risks, and meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead industrialization activities for NPI and PLS projects from development through release for production.
  • Provide manufacturing input to design decisions to optimize manufacturability (DFM), testability (DFT), cost, quality, and component lifecycle robustness.
  • Drive adoption of Industry 4.0 practices for manufacturing for NPI projects.
  • Lead specification and procurement of tooling, test equipment, fixtures, and capital assets.
  • Lead prototype and pilot builds.
  • Validate products and processes meet functional, regulatory, and performance requirements, support yield and issue resolution.
  • Develop and deploy process controls, work instructions, test procedures, and operator training.
  • Analyze early products and process data using DFSS, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies.
  • Manage product costs and capital forecasts for NPI and PLS programs and support cost reduction initiatives and Continuous Improvement (CI) programs.
  • Mentor and develop engineers and peers to strengthen industrialization capabilities.


Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering including experience in manufacturing
  • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's in manufacturing or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution
  • Experience developing and deploying production tooling and test fixtures
  • Experience with shop floor control systems and technologies supporting products traceability, serialization, and data collection
  • Experience leading NPI and industrialization activities

Skills:
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing quality tools, including process capability studies, gage R&Rs, and yield analysis
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma, Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE), and Lean Manufacturing as applied to manufacturing and test
  • Working knowledge of components, production tooling, test fixtures, assembly equipment, part and assembly drawings, schematics, and bills of materials (BOMs)


All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

About EATON

Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about EATON
Size
85,947 employees
Market Cap
$62.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-0.1%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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