Industrialization Engineer
About The Position
Eaton’s Electrical Sector is seeking an entry-level Industrialization Engineer at its Richmond, Virginia facility. The role translates product designs into safe, efficient, scalable, and repeatable manufacturing processes, supporting new product introduction from early design reviews through production launch and ramp-up. The engineer helps develop, validate, and improve manufacturing methods, tooling, equipment, layouts, and work instructions. The position leads the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing and assembly processes; drives continuous improvement; manages industrialization of new products and process changes; supports manufacturing technologies and automation; and collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives and quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited educational institution, completed by the start date.
- Engineering internship, co-op, senior design project, or other hands-on experience supporting manufacturing, product development, or process improvement.
- Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals and proficiency with common computer applications.
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, tooling, equipment, and production flow.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, standard work, root-cause analysis, and continuous-improvement principles.
- Ability to analyze technical information, organize data, and translate findings into practical manufacturing solutions.
- Ability to work effectively across functions and communicate clearly with engineering, operations, and shop-floor teams.
- Curious, hands-on, and results-oriented, with strong ownership, attention to detail, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related Engineering discipline.
- Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly high-mix/low-volume operations.
- Exposure to new product introduction, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, APQP, PFMEA, process validation, or manufacturing readiness activities.
- Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other engineering design software, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Exposure to ERP or MRP systems such as SAP and project-management tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing and assembly processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
- Analyze production workflows, eliminate waste, and implement lean manufacturing principles through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage the industrialization of new products and process changes, ensuring manufacturability, operational readiness, and successful production launch.
- Implement and support manufacturing technologies, automation systems, equipment integration, and facility layout improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Help develop, validate, and improve manufacturing methods, tooling, equipment, layouts, and work instructions.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
