Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Jackson, MI

23d•$71,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER FED Aerospace division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This on-site M-F position will be located at our Jackson, MI facility. The Manufacturing Engineer will support the High-Performance Work team including day to day floor support, tooling design, gauging, quality, and efficiency. In this role, you will conduct process improvements through collection and analysis of manufacturing data to improve safety, product quality, customer delivery, and cost reductions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum of three (3) months of internship or co-op experience in engineering or manufacturing.
Proficient in Catia, SOLIDWORKS, CAD/CAM or other similar software.
Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.
This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

Co-Op/Internship experience within Engineering.
1+ years of Mfg Engineering preferred.
Experience with 3D CAD modeling and the creation of detailed drawings.
Previous Lean and/or Six Sigma certification.
Experience in high mix/low volume manufacturing environment.
Experience in hose assembly, manual assembly/test, metal fabrication and bend, welding/brazing, chemical processes.
One plus year experience collaborating and participating in engineering projects.
Ability to gather and analyze relevant data of manufacturing operations and processes in order to optimize throughput, reduce scrap, and improve quality while ensuring the safety of plant personnel.
Must possess effective and verbal communications skills.
Must possess good organizational and prioritization skills to maintain and address multiple assigned projects and expectations.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve safe and environmentally responsible manufacturing processes.
Use MESH (Eaton Environmental, Safety and Health process), and other Eaton and industry standard practices.
Design processes to ensure that components and assemblies meet all internal and external customer quality specifications (Eaton Quality System, AS9100, and NADCAP).
Ensure efficiency tied to capital intensity and human resources by utilizing Eaton LEAN and Six Sigma tools.
Active membership of a High-Performance Work Team (HPWT)/Focus Factory to support on-time delivery of customer orders through the manufacturing process excellence, including troubleshooting machine and tooling problems, supporting the DMR process, and implementing continuous flow concepts.
Maintain and improve product flow through the plant through reduced Defective material Report (DMR) and Process stop occurrences. Resolve issue quickly when product stops occur.
Design gaging, and tooling utilizing CATIA solid modeling software and other engineering analysis and design tools. Work with suppliers and purchasing to procure tooling and supplies as required.
Create and maintain pFMEAs, process routers, equipment PMs and Process documents to ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are achieved.
Troubleshoot, recommend and implement changes in products and processes to improve manufacturability and profitability (cost out). Work directly with production associates, from all areas of the plant, in the implementation of projects to build an inclusive culture and processes that meet the needs of all employees and customers.
Collect and analyze manufacturing data and metrics to aid in design and improvement of processes or products including scrap and defective material report (DMR) system.
Manage activities and budgets for manufacturing and process improvement projects, including the development of the project management requirements and all implementation documentation.
Provide functional and technical support to the HPWT within the assigned area of focus as well as the organization as required to support goals.
Provide support to launch projects through ProLaunch team as required to achieve a flawless launch.