Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Hose Department at our location in Jackson, MI.
 
In this role, you will design and implement safe, efficient manufacturing processes and support daily operations by providing tools, documentation, and mentorship to ensure engineering standards and team success. This includes machine safety, tooling, and cross-functional collaboration to drive performance and continuous improvement.

 

The expected annual salary range for this role is $83250.0 - $122100.0 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. 

What you’ll do:

Essential Functions:

Design, develop, implement, and improve safe and environmentally responsible manufacturing processes:Uses MESH (Eaton Environmental, Safety and Health process), and other Eaton and industry standard practicesDesigns processes to ensure that components and assemblies meet all internal and external customer quality specifications (Eaton Quality System, AS9100, and NADCAP).Ensures processes  are efficient in terms of capital intensity and human resources by implementing Eaton Lean Six Sigma toolsActive membership of a High Performance Work Team (HPWT)/Focus Factory to support on-time delivery of customer orders through the manufacturing process excellence, including troubleshooting machine and tooling problems, supporting the DMR process for review and disposition of non-conforming materials, implementing continuous flow concepts, and training production employees to execute processes.Design equipment, gauging, and tooling utilizing CATIA solid modeling software and other engineering analysis and design tools.  Work with suppliers and purchasing to procure equipment, tooling, and supplies as required.  Specific equipment requirements include manual assembly, semi-automatic equipment and pressure testing.Create and maintain PFMEAs, routers, equipment PMs, technique sheets, and equipment programs to ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are achieved.Mentor others in Manufacturing Engineering competencies, processes, and lean concepts.Work directly with manufacturing operators to troubleshoot and improve processes, including fabrication, assembly, measuring, and testing of products produced.Collect and analyze manufacturing data and metrics to aid in design and improvement of processes.Manage activities and budgets for manufacturing and process improvement projects, including the development of the project management requirements and all implementation documentation.Proficient at AIAG or equivalent tools for Measurement System Analysis, Capability Analysis, SPC and FMEAProvide support to launch projects through ProLaunch team as required to achieve a flawless launch.Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering 
•    Two (2) or more years of post-degree professional experience in a technical role supporting manufacturing processes or other related engineering function 
•    Only candidates residing within a 50 mile radius from our location in Jackson, MI will be considered for the role.
•    This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Bachelor degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
•    Five (5) or more years of post-degree professional experience in a technical role supporting manufacturing processes or other related engineering function 
•    Equipment, tooling and fixture design and/or improvement with demonstrated results
•    Strong project and time management, organizational, and analytical skills.
•    Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from production associates to the leadership team.
•    Proficient at AIAG or equivalent tools for Measurement System Analysis, Capability Analysis, SPC and FMEA
•    Mechanical and control knowledge for equipment troubleshooting and recommendation of improvements to product and process
•    Experience with NADCAP, customer quality/special process, or other industry-standard audits 
•    Previous lean and/or six sigma certification, with demonstrated results
•    Experience in hose assembly, manual assembly/test, metal fabrication and bend, welding/brazing, chemical processes  production processes

Additional Information: Innovation with documented invention disclosures leading to the possible application for US patents by corporate legal departmentLimited travel may be required (<20%)Opportunity to gain exposure to and work with many teams from manufacturing operations, to new product development, to test engineering, etc.

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