Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Carol Stream, IL

13d•$71,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Vehicle Group, Power Connections business is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. We make the electric revolution work. Every day, we work to improve people’s lives and the environment by making power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Preparing for the electrified future of mobility takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Our team is collaborating with companies to innovate the transportation technologies of the future, creating efficient vehicles that travel faster, farther, higher and safer at a lower overall cost to the consumer and the environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited institution
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now and in the future

Nice To Haves

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.
Three (3)+ years’ experience providing engineering support to a manufacturing work environment.
Experience developing process flows, floor layouts, PFMEA, standard work instructions, LOTO (lock out/ tag out) Procedures, and workstation risk assessments.
Proficient in MS Office and SOLIDWORKS, CAD/CAM or other similar software.
Automotive industry experience.
Experience in the design and support of automation equipment and production lines is desirable
One plus year experience demonstrated hands on project management showing leadership ability to drive projects from start to end.
One plus year experience collaborating and participating in capital spending projects within budgeted annual plans ranging from $50K and increasing to $1M+ in spend.
Must be able to work alone and on teams with good interpersonal and leadership qualities to get assigned tasks completed in a timely manner.
Must possess effective and verbal communications skills.
Must possess good organizational and prioritization skills to maintain and address multiple assigned projects and expectations.
Experienced in the design and development of fixtures, automation workstations, accounting for work and process flow.
Must be able to present ideas in a clear and concise manner through various tools or software and gain approval from various levels of the organization.
Experience and exposure to various manufacturing technologies such as CNC's, molding, grinding, and automation within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Continuously improve capabilities to meet customer dynamic need for new product and faster manufacturing by pursuing and participating in company LEAN initiatives.
Support and/or perform equipment, process and assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
Assist with procurement on Cost Savings projects, repairing equipment and tooling, and performing process failure mode effects analyses.
Work with management to establish project timeliness, project justification, and budget forecasts.
Act as resource for operational departments for materials, equipment and process upgrades.
Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
Support plant safety rules, procedures and standards
Any other jobs/duties as assigned by the Engineering or Plant Manager