Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication COE

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 currently residing in the United States. The expected annual salary range is $97,000–$143,000; actual salary depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations. The engineer supports highly automated fabrication operations and equipment selection, specification, integration, safety, and sustained efficiency. The role collaborates with design engineering and site manufacturing personnel on product launches, design standards, training, lean initiatives, maintenance roadmaps, and manufacturing documentation. Travel of up to 50% is required. Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. Eaton offers health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors, including location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Five or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, and capital management.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to support business objectives, customer needs, and operational requirements.
Strong technical experience managing Flexible Manufacturing Systems in highly automated fabrication environments.
Strong technical knowledge of lasers, punch presses, press brakes, and panel benders, including their applications and configurations.
Familiarity with Trumpf, Prima Power, Amada, or equivalent equipment manufacturers and their capabilities.
Understanding of digital manufacturing platforms, MES integration, fabrication scheduling systems, and equipment connectivity.
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.
Influential skills and change-management skills.
Applicants must not require employment immigration sponsorship or support from Eaton for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
Experience in metal pretreatment and finishing.
Experience with 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

Manage and provide technical expertise for Flexible Manufacturing Systems in highly automated fabrication environments.
Develop specifications for fabrication equipment, flexible manufacturing systems, and automated part handling.
Select and optimize fabrication technologies, including lasers, punch presses, press brakes, and panel benders, and assess equipment configurations and applications.
Conduct design-for-manufacturing reviews for fabricated components and assemblies, and work with design engineering to incorporate DFM elements and design standards into product development.
Support development and implementation of press brake and fabrication safety programs, including guarding and vision systems.
Support site-level new product launches using Manufacturing Launch Readiness processes.
Identify skill gaps and provide or coordinate training and technical support for site manufacturing personnel.
Support Lean, Six Sigma, and Pro Launch by creating process maps, standard work, takt times, Potential Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Design of Experiments, control plans, and Job Safety Analysis for production lines.
Perform 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.
Drive manufacturing process optimization and capacity optimization initiatives.
Support fabrication material-flow automation, production logistics systems, and lights-out manufacturing architectures.