Eaton's Electrical division is currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Santa Ana, CA.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $99,000 - $145,000 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 and Lean tools throughout the enterprise, including Value Stream Mapping, structured problem solving, root cause analysis, 5s+, work instructions, etc.
- Evaluate, analyze and improve operations and engineering processes using fundamentally sound manufacturing principles to ensure excellence in safety, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction and quality.
- Initiate, develop and lead capital improvement projects including manufacturing equipment, facility enhancements and new product start-ups.
- Foster a continuous improvement culture throughout the business by creating, leading and communicating opportunities for quality, productivity, flow and safety improvement.
- Support new product development with manufacturing feasibility and industrialization activities including production layout, materials and costing for new products.
- 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
- Minimum 3 years of experience in an engineering function
- Minimum 1 year of experience using AutoCAD and Solid Works system
You will set yourself apart by demonstrating some or all of the following:- Five (5) or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering in a high mix / low volume manufacturing or engineer to order manufacturing environment
- Advanced degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
- Experience with MRP systems (SAP)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
- Experience with Microsoft Project
- Experience on Sustaining Production.
- Experience on Troubleshooting technical issues.
- Experience working on Corrective Actions.
We will not consider candidates who:- No relocation is offered for the position. Only candidates that reside within a 50-mile radius of the Santa Ana, CA facility 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, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.
Keys to role success:- 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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The application window for this position is anticipated to close on June 25, 2026.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.
