Manufacturing Engineer - Distribution Center & Wire Plating

Eaton Corporation•Ellisville, MO

4d•$86,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Distribution Center & Wire Plating. This role will take place at our facility in Ellisville, MO. The Manufacturing Engineer – Distribution Center & Wire Plating is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and productivity. This role partners closely with operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain to drive process stability, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and support new product or equipment introductions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution.
2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role.
At least 1 year of experience with CAD software, process data analysis, and engineering documentation. (NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor)

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience working with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
At least 1 year of experience in high volume or automated manufacturing environments.
2 years of hands-on experience with equipment validation, process commissioning, or industrial automation.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and oversee the implementation of electroplating processes
Ensure that all processes are in compliance with industry standards and regulations
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to plating processes
Continuously monitor and improve process efficiency and effectiveness
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new products and processes
Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate project results and recommendations
Provide training and support to production personnel regarding plating processes
Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance throughput.
Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and capacity modeling to optimize labor and equipment utilization.
Define process parameters and control methods to ensure stable, repeatable production.
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen initiatives targeting cost reduction, productivity, and defect reduction.
Identify root causes of process issues using structured problem solving tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC).
Monitor key process metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), PFMEAs, and control plans.
Provide engineering support to troubleshoot equipment and process-related downtime.
Partner with maintenance on reliability improvements and preventive maintenance strategies.
Support specification, procurement, installation, and validation of new equipment or tooling.
Evaluate and implement latest technologies to improve safety, quality, and operational performance.
Assist with plant layout, workflow changes, and process scale up.
Ensure processes comply with internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Collaborate with Quality to investigate nonconformance and implement permanent corrective actions.
Participate in audits and support continuous compliance readiness.
Champion safe process design and enforce adherence to safety procedures and ergonomic best practices.
Conduct risk assessments and mitigate hazards through engineering controls and process modifications.