Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Steel Fabrication

Eaton Corporation•Greenwood, SC

3d•$97,000 - $143,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to serve as a technical sheet metal fabrication expert supporting the development and operation of the ARS Fabrication Center of Excellence (Fab COE). The role drives manufacturing process optimization, make-versus-buy decisions, design-for-manufacturing reviews, capacity optimization, and fabrication technology selection, including Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS). The position is onsite at one of Eaton’s locations in Arden, NC; Charlotte, NC; Greenwood, SC; or Sumter, SC. Relocation assistance is available to candidates who currently reside in the United States. The role requires travel up to 50% to support business objectives, customer needs, and operational requirements. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer develops specifications for fabrication equipment, flexible manufacturing systems, and automated part handling; supports digital manufacturing, production logistics, and lights-out manufacturing; and works with site teams on equipment efficiency, maintenance, technology roadmaps, and capital optimization. The role also supports product launches, safety programs, process documentation, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. The expected annual salary range is $97,000–$143,000. Salary is a general guideline and depends on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations. Eaton provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work; eligibility and options may vary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, and capital management.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
Strong technical experience managing FMS in highly automated fabrication environments.
Strong technical knowledge of lasers, punch presses, press brakes, and panel benders, including appropriate uses, parts, and configurations.
Familiarity with Trumpf, Prima Power, Amada, or equivalent original equipment manufacturers and their capabilities.
Strong knowledge of material properties for manufacturing process development and equipment selection.
General knowledge and experience with spot welding, powder coating, and painting.
Ability to lead projects.
Influencing skills and change-management skills.
Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
Experience in metal pretreatment and finishing.
Experience in metal transformation processes and technologies, including stamping, laser/punch, and bending.
Demonstrated problem-solving and leadership skills.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
Experience with DMM (Aquilla Group).

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise in sheet metal fabrication and support the development and operation of the ARS Fabrication Center of Excellence.
Manage and support Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) in highly automated fabrication environments.
Develop specifications for new fabrication equipment, FMS, and automated part handling.
Support digital manufacturing platforms, MES integration, fabrication scheduling systems, and equipment connectivity.
Support fabrication material-flow automation, production logistics systems, and lights-out manufacturing architectures.
Use knowledge of material properties to develop manufacturing processes and select equipment.
Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews for fabricated components and assemblies.
Support development and implementation of press brake and fabrication safety programs, including guarding and vision systems.
Support new product launches using site-level Manufacturing Launch Readiness (MLR) processes.
Work with design engineering to incorporate DFM elements and design standards into product development.
Identify skill gaps and provide or coordinate training and technical support for site manufacturing personnel.
Support Lean, Six Sigma, and Pro Launch through process maps, standard work, takt times, Potential Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Design of Experiments, control plans, and Job Safety Analysis.
Conduct make-versus-buy analysis to optimize part cost and quality.
Work with sites to develop maintenance and technology roadmaps that sustain and improve equipment efficiency while optimizing capital.
Support development of standard work and preventive maintenance plans for related fabrication processes.
Apply knowledge of lasers, punch presses, press brakes, and panel benders to determine suitable equipment, parts, and configurations.
Support manufacturing process optimization and capacity optimization initiatives.
Apply general knowledge of spot welding, powder coating, and painting processes.