Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
Eaton’s EPG CHD ALP Airport Lighting Products division is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer at its Windsor, Connecticut facility. This is an onsite role, and relocation is not provided. The position designs and optimizes manufacturing processes to improve existing products and launch new products. Processes must meet facility environmental, safety, and health compliance requirements and maintain compliance with Eaton’s MESH requirements. The Manufacturing Engineer works with product engineering on product changes and new product introductions; develops and maintains manufacturing work instructions and trains others; devises equipment and process design concepts; and leads safe work practices. The role supports capital projects through project completion, CAR preparation, status tracking, and forecasting. It also assists manufacturing personnel with equipment and system troubleshooting and product quality issues, analyzes discrepant parts and applies root-cause methods to prevent recurrence, and provides engineering analysis and documentation for material disposition, process updates, and engineering changes. The position conducts product-line cost evaluations and supports cost reduction and continuous improvement through Kaizen events. It applies Lean Six Sigma methods and strategies, trains others, coordinates a continuous improvement calendar with plant management, and leads cost-out data tracking and analysis. Special projects and investigations may also be assigned by the immediate supervisor. The role is limited to candidates residing within 50 miles of Windsor, Connecticut, with an exception for active-duty military members. Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- At least one year of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, or related engineering experience is applicable. Internship and co-op experience count.
- Must reside within 50 miles of Windsor, Connecticut; active-duty military members are exempt from this geographic limitation.
- Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent software.
- Formal Lean or Six Sigma training.
- Green Belt certification.
- Experience with and working knowledge of an enterprise business system or ERP, such as SAP.
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities in CNC machine operations and/or programming.
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of problem-solving tools and methods, including Six Sigma and 8D, as well as goal setting and performance tracking.
- Experience coordinating and leading successful cross-functional improvements.
Responsibilities
- Work with product engineering on product changes and new product introductions.
- Design and optimize manufacturing processes to improve existing products and launch new products while meeting facility environmental, safety, health, and Eaton MESH requirements.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions and train others on processes.
- Devise and implement concepts for equipment and manufacturing process design.
- Lead and implement safe work practices.
- Support the capital plan by completing projects, writing CARs, tracking project status, and forecasting spending and completion dates.
- Assist manufacturing personnel on the production floor with equipment and system troubleshooting and product quality issues.
- Analyze discrepant parts and direct corrective actions to prevent recurrence using 8D, PFMEA, and other root-cause analysis tools.
- Provide engineering analysis and documentation for material disposition, process updates, and engineering changes.
- Conduct cost evaluations for existing product lines.
- Help develop and implement cost-reduction initiatives through continuous improvement and Kaizen events.
- Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies and strategies and train others to execute projects and Kaizens.
- Work with plant management to establish, maintain, and complete a continuous improvement calendar of Kaizens/RIEs, self-assessments, and training.
- Lead cost-out data tracking and analysis using the Cost Out Database.
- Perform special projects and investigations as directed by the immediate supervisor.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
