Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Steel Fabrication

Eaton Corporation•Greenwood, SC

21d•$97,000 - $143,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking 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 focuses on 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 based onsite at an Eaton location in Arden, North Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; Greenwood, South Carolina; or Sumter, South Carolina. Relocation assistance is available to candidates currently residing in the United States. The role requires travel of up to 50%.

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 Flexible Manufacturing Systems in highly automated fabrication environments.
Strong technical knowledge of lasers, punch presses, press brakes, and panel benders.
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.
Demonstrated problem-solving and leadership skills.
Ability to lead projects.
Influencing skills and change-management ability.
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.
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.
Apply knowledge of lasers, punch presses, press brakes, and panel benders, including their suitable applications, part types, and configurations.
Develop specifications for fabrication equipment, Flexible Manufacturing Systems, 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 optimized manufacturing processes and select equipment.
Provide general technical support for spot welding, powder coating, and painting processes.
Conduct Design for Manufacturing 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 through site-level Manufacturing Launch Readiness processes.
Work with design engineering to incorporate Design for Manufacturing 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 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.
Conduct make-versus-buy analyses 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 the development of standard work and preventive maintenance plans for related fabrication processes.
Lead projects and apply influencing and change-management skills.