Manufacturing Project Leader

Eaton Corporation•Waukesha, WI

1d•$113,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton’s Energy Solution and Services (ESS) group is seeking a bold Program Management leader to drive the next wave of transformation shaping our manufacturing footprint and operational capabilities. ESS is powering the transformation of the global energy ecosystem. We are enabling electrification at scale, accelerating data center expansion, and modernizing grid and industrial infrastructure. As demand continues to surge, we are expanding and evolving our capabilities to deliver more reliable, efficient, and digitally enabled solutions—creating a rare opportunity for you to lead programs that are both operationally critical to our customers and strategically defining for the business. The Program Leader is central to how ESS scales its manufacturing footprint and delivers on our growth ambitions. In this role, you will lead high-impact capital and manufacturing initiatives that expand capacity, strengthen operations, and position the business for continued growth. You will drive complex programs across manufacturing processes, facilities, systems, equipment, and new product industrialization—partnering across plants and functions to deliver scalable solutions, align stakeholders, and accelerate operational progress. Your initial priority will be to serve as the on-site Project Leader for the Power Systems footprint transformation in Jonesville, SC - one of ESS’s most critical growth initiatives. You will drive the day-to-day execution of this expansion, owning scope, schedule, and delivery while working across engineering, operations, supply chain, and other functional teams to bring the site online at scale. You’ll play a key role in ramping and integrating production to ensure the operation delivers with speed, quality, and reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience in Operations, Continuous Improvement, Capital Project Execution, or Program Management within a manufacturing environment.
Minimum three (3) years of direct experience leading capital expenditure (CapEx) projects from initiation through launch, including scope, cost, schedule, and execution ownership.
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.
Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates whose primary residence is more than 50 miles from either the Jonesville, SC manufacturing site or the Waukesha, WI division HQ, and is strictly limited to relocation to one of these designated work locations. Depending on the assigned location, travel requirements may be up to 75%.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP) or equivalent
Experience across core manufacturing processes such as metal fabrication, welding, painting, assembly, facilities, and electrical testing
Proficiency with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, including practical application of process improvement tools
Experience using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools to support manufacturing, equipment, or process development
Working knowledge of capital project financial processes, including authoring Capital Authorization Requests (CAR), asset capitalization, and lifecycle management

Responsibilities

Lead strategic capital and manufacturing programs from planning through execution, ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, cost, and performance targets
Build and execute integrated program plans, aligning cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
Provide clear program updates, manage risks, and drive timely decisions to maintain momentum
Integrate multiple workstreams into a cohesive, executable program plan
Lead equipment specification, sourcing, and implementation to support capacity expansion and operational readiness
Drive new product industrialization, ensuring manufacturable, efficient, and scalable production processes
Partner closely with manufacturing teams to evaluate current capabilities and improve existing processes
Drive change management, training, and operational documentation to enable successful implementation
Advance Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance performance across cost, quality, delivery, and technical outcomes
Ensure strong program governance through ProLaunch, performance metrics, and structured reporting
Track and manage performance against cost, quality, delivery, and technical targets
Maintain a disciplined focus on safety and contractor compliance