Eaton · 5 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineering
Waukesha, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$68K/yr - $99K/yr
1+ years expEaton is a company focused on engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering to support plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals. The role involves leading continuous improvement initiatives and developing robust manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
Electric Vehicle
No H1B
Responsibilities
Creates, trains, and guides the optimal design and layout of cells and manufacturing flow lines considering safety/guarding, productivity, ergonomics, first pass yield, process and test capabilities, machine uptime and machine efficiency, cost of non-conformance, inventory, and waste
Creates and maintains standardized work elements (Balance charts, layouts, etc) to ensure all safety requirements are met and processes operate with their defined specifications
Leads the research and development of new processes to meet or exceed the requirements of current/new products
Heavy focus on leading cost-out initiatives and promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Leads teams that leverage Lean and/or Six Sigma tools to solve problems within manufacturing
Drives initiatives to closure and monitors/drives associated metrics
Participates in Continuous Improvement of Kaizens/BPIs as appropriate to the facility
Evaluates a value stream and establish clear visual controls indicating process health and capture sources of variation that drive accountability in Continuous Improvement actions/process improvements
Identifies potential safety hazards and provides input into the remediation process, ensuring equipment functionality meets required specifications
Enforces safety expectations, documents, and communicates hazards and unsafe conditions, and conducts training to team members on safety regulations and methods
Performs root cause and failure analysis for the resolution of production detractors
Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide specified cost, quality, and performance in a safe and efficient manner
Collaborates with others in critical thinking and problem-solving activities
Participates in concurrent engineering efforts and critical design reviews to minimize product costs and maximize the useful life of products
Supports new product development projects to ensure design for manufacturability
Works on projects in conjunction with the Ops and OPEX manager for fab/weld, core & coils value streams, develop project goals, budgets, and work breakdown structures
Proactively aligns cross-functional resources such as production, quality, EHS, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors/vendors to ensure that project goals are met
Develops and executes communication plans among project/program working groups, associated leadership teams, and other stakeholders
Responsible for executing sustained change management as it applies to products and processes within manufacturing operations
Utilizes change management techniques such as ADKAR to effectively drive and sustain process improvements
Provides input into the capital equipment selection process
Develops and evaluates Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) for new product or process programs and initiatives
Leverages advanced technology and innovation to improve the use and effectiveness of information systems
Seeks opportunities to eliminate waste associated with the flow of factory floor information
Active role in assessment processes within the manufacturing environment
May act as a category lead or champion during an assessment process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution. Candidates graduating in December 2025 will be considered
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
No relocation assistance will be provided. Only candidates that reside within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
Preferred
One (1) year of manufacturing experience is required
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing: Proficient in value stream mapping, one-piece flow, 5S, standard work, visual controls, daily accountability, and process checks
Advanced Problem-Solving Skills: Skilled in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies including thought maps, 8D, PFMEA, control charts, and Pareto analysis
Laser Cutting Proficiency: Hands-on experience with flat steel laser cutting and fiber laser technologies
Software & Technical Tools: Proficient in SAP, CAD/CAM systems, MS Office Suite, MiniTab, Metamation, and nesting software
Quality Systems Knowledge: Familiar with industry and customer-specific quality standards such as ISO 9001
Production Environment Acumen: Deep understanding of both low volume/high mix and high volume/low mix manufacturing settings, including safety and guarding requirements
Benefits
Health and Welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Eaton
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.
Founded in 1911Dublin, Dublin, IRL
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.6MKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2023-06-22Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
Craig Arnold
Chairman and CEO
Gerard Devito
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Eaton Vehicle Group
Recent News
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