Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Eaton USA

Sumter, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Capital Projects, Manufacturing Processes, Lean Methodology, Industry 4.0, CAD Software, Automation, Tooling Design, Problem-Solving, Mechanical Aptitude, New Product Introduction, Safety Projects, Cost Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Data Digitization, Robotics

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will support planning and execution of technical projects related to manufacturing methods, material flow, processes, facilities, systems, and equipment upon gaining comprehensive knowledge of existing capabilities and new technologies. This role will manage capital projects, evaluate, and initiate orders for machinery and other equipment required for production processes. Additional responsibilities include investigating and troubleshooting technical problems, providing day-to-day production support as well as longer-term strategic planning, implementing new product introductions (NPIs), specifying tooling, developing new processes, and revising and executing plant layout changes. Occasionally write, review and revise operation sheets, prepare or direct preparation of time/motion studies and train personnel. Support other cross functional departments, such as Quality, Supply Chain, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Design Engineering, and Front-End ordering. This role focuses heavily on reducing waste, cost, inefficiencies, while increasing value and driving lean transformation in assigned production areas by leading/participating in continuous improvement (CI) activities (i.e., Kaizen events). The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be called upon to research and lead projects that implement various Industry 4.0 technologies, including robotics, automation, data digitization, etc. In this function you will: Project Management: Lead and support execution of capital projects. Plan and develop projects supporting plant or division objectives. Facilitate new product launches into production. Design and create tooling, jigs, and fixtures for safer assembly processes. Improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs through innovation and design. Develop and maintain robust, cost-efficient manufacturing processes. Collaborate with all levels, departments, and facilities within the organization. Provide technical expertise to support daily operations and achieve production goals. Investigate and resolve safety-related projects. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Minimum 2 years of engineering or project / program management experience which can include co-op/internships No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. 3 years of engineering experience or equivalent engineering experience from co-op/internships. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution 2 years of managing large (capital) projects. Experience working in a high mix / engineered to order manufacturing environment. Experience using CAD software (i.e., AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, etc.). Sheetmetal fabrication expertise (laser, punching, spot welding, and powder coating equipment). High mechanical aptitude. Industry 4.0 experience. Experience working with new product introduction. Understanding and use of lean tool methodology. Automation and controls system (HMI, PLC, ladder logic, etc.) experience. Position Criteria: Ability to research and lead projects that implement various Industry 4.0 technologies, including robotics, automation, data digitization, etc. Ability to perform work with little or no direct supervision. Supervise in-house installations, coordinate, and perform machine/assembly process runoffs, and conduct capability analyses. Identify and execute cost-out initiatives through productivity improvements. Budgetary/cost analysis experience. Familiarity with problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Why, and A3) used to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will manage capital projects and support the planning and execution of technical projects related to manufacturing methods and processes. This role also involves troubleshooting technical problems and implementing new product introductions.