Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton Corporation • Timbercreek Canyon, TX

334d • $93,750 - $137,500

About The Position

Eaton Corporation's Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions (GEIS) division is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer for their Crouse-Hinds business; this position is based out of the Amarillo, TX manufacturing facility. Relocation is provided within the United States. The expected annual salary range for this role is $93750.03 - $137500.04 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of four (4) years of Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Machining Applications, including: CNC Programming, Tooling, Methods Development and Fixtures.
• Technical knowledge in statistical controls.
• Experience in finish applications (i.e., plating, painting, and assembly).
• Experience with SAP.
• Bilingual with Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize machining processes for improved efficiency and quality.
• Create and modify CNC programs using software such as Mastercam, Siemens, Fanuc, or similar.
• Design and select cutting tools, fixtures, and work-holding solutions to enhance production.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, including tooling wear, machine performance, and program inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and design teams to ensure manufacturability of components and support new product introduction (NPI).
• Analyze cycle times, tool life, and machining parameters to drive cost and time efficiencies.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, organize, and lead capital improvement projects, including equipment replacements and upgrades, while maintaining positive relationships with external vendors.
• Manage the documentation of both legacy and new manufacturing processes, including work instructions and standard operation procedures.
• Support production by enhancing site capabilities, safety, quality, and utilization, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the installation and implementation of new equipment.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with external vendors related to assigned capital improvement projects.
• Troubleshoot and lead problem-solving activities to identify root cause issue and propose recommended solutions to both Plant and Division leadership teams.
• Leverage both change management & project management skills to plan, organize, and lead various capital improvement projects including equipment replacements and upgrades.
• Proactively drive improvements related to the machining and material flow to support production.
• Support standardized work definition as well as the workplace design under the consideration of MESH and LEAN requirements.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree