Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Middlesex, NC

13d•$71,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Aerospace division is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in the Middlesex, North Carolina location. The Manufacturing Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager and supports the Cross Functional Team (CFT - Operations, Safety and Quality) with day-to-day floor support, compliance, and audits. They will draw data-driven conclusions, provide input, and implement improvements to processes, manufacturing, safety, and quality. They will manage Capital Engineering projects and be responsible for following the Management of Change (MOC) process, executing the projects, and capturing cost savings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and 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

Minimum 1 year of manufacturing engineering experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical/Controls, Automation/Mechatronics, Industrial, Manufacturing or Aerospace engineering.
Experience with Capital Project Management – management or support, planning, execution.
Experience with NADCAP (PRI) / AS9100 (or other industry standards) audits.
Previous lean and/or six sigma certifications, with demonstrated results.
Experience in high volume manufacturing environment.
Autodesk AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS experience.
Experience in bulk hose manufacturing, extrusion, braiding, winding, textiles, automation, and PLC programming.

Responsibilities

Support Operations, Quality, and EHS by following and improving MESH program, completing audits, gembas, and participating in the Find It Fix It (FIFI) program.
Participate in daily CFT meetings and support Front-Line Leaders (FLLs), operators, and equipment.
Support Quality Team during audits, plan and resolve Corrective Actions, Opportunities for Improvement, and complete Layered Process Audits (LPAs).
Provide DMR (Defective Material Report) support, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and manufacturing input, and DMR resolutions.
Support, plan, budget, and execute Engineering Capital Projects, following the Management of Change (MOC) process, and support the PROLaunch team.
Sustain and improve tooling designs to enhance equipment reliability and product quality.
Ensure efficiency tied to capital intensity and human resources by utilizing Eaton LEAN and Six Sigma tools.
Sustain pFMEAs, process routers, BOMs, Control Plan, and Process documents to ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are achieved.
Support Maintenance Team with equipment support and PM program development.
Troubleshoot and provide recommendations to implement changes in processes to improve manufacturability and profitability (cost out). Work directly with production associates to build an inclusive culture and processes that meet the needs of all employees and customers.
Report Factory Cost Outs (FCO) and capture cost savings of process improvements and Capital projects.
Ensure all process improvements, changes, and projects comply with Product and Quality Engineering standards (Eaton Quality Management System, AS9100, NADCAP).
Participate and lead Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and complete plant 5S audits and improvements.