Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton Corporation • Carol Stream, IL

3d • $71,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Eaton’s IS VEH EMB Automotive division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105,000 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.
Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.
Eaton’s Vehicle Group, Power Connections business is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team.
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.
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for their assigned manufacturing processes. Through input from the customer, corporate support groups, plant staff, and production employees the Manufacturing Engineer will review process controls, emphasize continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing methodology and Kaizen activities, participate in the development of cell layouts, set up reduction (SMED), lead time reduction and improve productivity through waste reduction. In addition, the Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for achieving product target cost, improved efficiency and identifying processes production problems for existing products within their scope of accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 1+ yrs experience providing engineering support to a manufacturing work environment.
• Proficient in SOLIDWORKS, CAD/CAM or other similar software.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.”
• Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation assistance is available for this role. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Carol Stream, IL.

Nice To Haves

• 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 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.
• Experience developing process flows, floor layouts, PFMEA, standard work instructions, LOTO (lock out/ tag out) Procedures, and workstation risk assessments.
• Must possess effective and verbal communications skills.
• Must possess good organizational and prioritization skills to maintain and address multiple assigned projects and expectations.

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

Benefits

• Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees