Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Eaton

3.9

(38)

Dongguan, China

Why you should apply for a job to Eaton:

  • 4.2/5 in supportive management
  • 74% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 79% would recommend this company to other women
  • 71% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands
  • Strong community involvement with a donation matching program
  • Competitive compensation packages
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    Position summary

    ed with business and operational objectives.

    • Establish functional KPIs, roadmaps, and action plans to support plant strategic goals.

    • Govern engineering standards, manufacturing procedures, process design, and technical discipline across the plant.

    Automation, CI & Project Leadership

    • Lead automation, Industry 4.0, digitalization, and cost-out initiatives to improve productivity and quality.

    • Oversee annual engineering and continuous improvement project planning, budgeting, execution, and progress reviews.

    • Ensure on-time delivery of plant automation, NPI, STP, and VAVE projects.

    Manufacturing Capability & Process Excellence

    • Lead PFMEA analysis, error-proofing design, DFM enhancement, SOP optimization, and fixture improvement.

    • Drive plant capacity planning and layout optimization to support changing business needs.

    • Support and ensure effective implementation of Eaton operating systems and quality systems (e.g. EBS, OPA, MESH, BIQS)

    People Leadership & Talent Development

    • Lead, coach, and develop the manufacturing engineering team to build functional capability and succession pipelines.

    • Foster a strong operations culture focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and accountability.

    • Provide regular feedback, performance management, and career development support to team members.

    Other Responsibilities

    • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree or above in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering, or related fields.

    • Minimum 5 years of engineering management experience in electronics manufacturing, preferably in electronic components or EMS industries.

    • Proven experience managing both equipment and process engineering functions.

    • Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, equipment, automation, and Industry 4.0 concepts.

    • Solid understanding of PFMEA, DFM, NPI, STP, VAVE, MES, ECN, TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.

    • Strong problem analysis, process control, and project governance capabilities.

    • Proven people management and team leadership capabilities.

    • Proactive, results-driven, and able to build and sustain high-performing teams.

    • Strong communication skills; fluent in English.

    At Eaton, we don't just want to offer you a job, but a journey and experience. Our goal is to give you the space to find that sweet spot where your passion meets purpose.

    Why you should apply for a job to Eaton:

  • 4.2/5 in supportive management
  • 74% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 79% would recommend this company to other women
  • 71% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands
  • Strong community involvement with a donation matching program
  • Competitive compensation packages