Eaton’s ARS division is currently seeking a Lead Programmatic Manufacturing Engineer, Switchboards.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Responsible for the development, deployment and management of manufacturing engineering process for programmatic jobs providing technical guidance to drive standardization, improvement, innovation and introduction of technology that supports product manufacturing efficiency and strategic initiatives.
Core member of Product Line Programmatic Execution team is responsble of building product line manufacturing expertise and partner with Industrialization team to introduce manufacturing best practices, drive standardization and provide advanced manufacturing input on new designs.
Job Responsibilities
- Own manufacturing process development and standardization for product line programmatic jobs.
- Support development and design of capacity planning models for optimized loading and improved line utilization.
- Support sites to evaluate existing equipment and tooling for safety, capacity, capability and efficiency optimization.
- Develop detailed technical specifications for new equipment and management of capital projects.
- Develop standards for optimized workflow, material handling and workplace layout.
- Support sites with programmatic job launch and process validation.
- Work with design engineering to help incorporate design for manufacturing elements into product development.
- Provide training, guidance and technical support to site manufacturing personnel which may include mfg. engineers, technicians and line operators.
- Support Lean and Six Sigma through the creation of Process Maps, Standard Work, Takt Times, Potential Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Design of Experiments, Control Plans, and Job Safety Analysis for production lines.
- Make vs buy analysis for assembly optimization.
- Work with industrialization team and sites to generate efficiency and technology roadmaps to sustain and drive line and cost optimization.
- Support EQS initiatives with particular focus on PFMEA and Control plans.
- Support development of standard work and work center instructions for all related programmatic processes.
- Work with sites on investment roadmaps to optimize capital and expenses.
- Serve as the Product Line Programmatic manufacturing subject matter expert helping build capabilities across sites.
- Provide assembly and test expertise on new designs, and review design packages before deployment.
- Support stage-gate launch process on new Programmatic projects.
- Lead commissioning of new assembly equipment and processes.
- Provide sourcing support for production components and assemblies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, process development and capital management.
- No relocation is provided for this position, only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the facilities listed above will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
- 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.
Technical knowledge:
- Experience in manufacturing assembly line design and implementation.
- Background in assembly processes including wiring, metal components installation, material flow and replenishment, testing, packaging and on-line inspection.
- Strong background in complex assemblies, automation, process development and equipment selection.
- Proficient in PFMEA and process control.
- Desirable experience with metal transformation processes.
- Application of lean principles in Production line balancing and design.
- Industrial Engineering software (Advanced Autocad / Inventor).
- Problem-solving techniques and leadership.
- Six Sigma or Lean certifications is desirable.
- Ability to lead projects across multiple locations.
- Influential skills and change management.
- Able to teach, coach and mentor on process.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, and capital management
- Current residence within 50 miles of the listed facilities, unless exempt as an active duty military service member
- Experience in manufacturing assembly line design and implementation
- Experience with assembly processes including wiring, metal component installation, material flow, replenishment, testing, packaging, and online inspection
- Experience with complex assemblies, automation, process development, and equipment selection
- Proficiency in PFMEA and process control
- Application of lean principles in production line balancing and design
- Industrial engineering software experience with Advanced AutoCAD or Inventor
- Ability to lead projects across multiple locations
- Ability to teach, coach, and mentor on process
- Experience with metal transformation processes
- Six Sigma or Lean certification
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