Senior Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Eaton’s EPG CPD PCD Power Components Division is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at the Beaver, PA facility. The role offers relocation assistance for qualified candidates within the United States. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads manufacturing engineering initiatives to improve processes, equipment, and production systems while supporting business and financial objectives, driving continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), focusing on waste reduction, productivity increase, and operational performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost-out initiatives with a culture of continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and CI methodologies.
• Identify and implement productivity improvements to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct time studies, establish labor standards, and determine machine production rates and staffing requirements.
• Interface with manufacturing teams to optimize existing processes and improve production performance.
• Provide technical expertise and daily operational support to achieve production, quality, and efficiency objectives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust, cost-effective manufacturing processes aligned with Lean principles.
• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, assembly lines, machines, gauges, and testing equipment to support manufacturing operations.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including process plans, standard work, control plans, and production layouts.
• Review product designs and recommend improvements to enhance manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
• Improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs through innovative engineering solutions and process enhancements.
• Lead factory automation initiatives through the specification, design, programming, simulation, and validation of automated systems.
• Integrate equipment and manufacturing systems using Industry 4.0 technologies and connected manufacturing methodologies.
• Develop and implement automation and robotic technologies to improve productivity, quality, and operational performance.
• Coordinate machine and assembly process runoffs, capability studies, and SPC validation at supplier and internal facilities.
• Support installation, commissioning, and transition of new automation solutions into production environments.
• Independently lead manufacturing engineering projects, capital investments, and new product launches from concept through implementation.
• Prepare Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs), manage project budgets, and report project status and spending to leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across departments and facilities while