Manufacturing Engineer

s improvement.
• Applies lean manufacturing techniques as means to eliminate waste and deliver products to customer's expectations.
• Implements methods and practices to reduce variation.
• Develops team's ability to understand source(s) of variation and identify impact of tolerance stacks in assemblies by applying Six Sigma Design and Development strategies.
• Understands application of SPC and gage R&R.
• Participates in concurrent engineering efforts and critical design reviews to minimize product development costs and maximize useful life of products.
• Conducts Design for Manufacturing and value engineering initiatives as applicable.
• Develops work breakdown structures as a tool to develop cost estimates.
• Participates in new product development projects using ProLaunch as a tool to articulate deliverables and a vehicle to commit to schedules
• Coordinates manufacturing liaison/s for products from inception through shipment to customer.
• Develops and integrates new processes and methodologies as to provide competitive advantages for the business.
• Recommends Capital Appropriation Requests (including payback and net present value analysis) for acquisition of equipment to support emerging and existing technologies.
• Trains associates as required.

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Degree in Six Sigma or similar subject.

Skills:

• Detailed knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques - i.e. value stream mapping, one piece flow, etc.
• Understanding of Six Sigma concepts and tools and where they relate to minimizing process / product variability - i.e. regression analysis, design of experiments, hypothesis testing, etc. Ensuring they are deployed appropriately
• Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) - i.e. thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Gage R & R, control charts, Pareto charts, etc.
• Proficiency in various software applications - i.e. Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, MS Office suite, MiniTab, etc.
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles and technical specifications to support facilities competencies - i.e. metal cutting, tool design, injection molding, welding, soldering, etc.
• Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams
• Detailed knowledge of engineering design and product reliability concepts as to facilitate analysis of fluid dynamics, thermal dynamics, electronic circuits, etc.
• Understanding of ProLaunch.
• Knowledge of industry and customer specific quality processes (i.e., ISO9001, AS9100 etc).
• Knowledge of product and end user application/specifications, including product testing requirements. (design/process interface).

What We Offer To You

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team

• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible

• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University

• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.

• We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.

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