Eaton's Critical Power and Digital Infrastructure division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer at our Youngsville, NC plant. Relocation assistance is available. The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 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:

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for being a part of the YPO manufacturing engineering team. In this role, you will implement Lean Manufacturing concepts, including Value Stream Map evaluation of current state production opportunities and the implementation of future state throughout all areas of operations. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this function, you will:

• Implement Lean Manufacturing concepts, including Value Stream Map evaluation of current state production opportunities and the implementation of future state throughout all areas of operations. Deploy Lean Tools as appropriate.
• Evaluate current and future state manufacturing processes and ensures that sound engineering and manufacturing principles are being followed. Prioritize safety and repeatability of existing processes, addressing identified concerns.
• Recommend changes to existing manufacturing processes to improve manufacturing productivity and improve lean flow of materials. Document manufacturing processes with work instructions. Generate and implement Engineering Change Notices enhancing product quality and reducing product cost.
• Initiate, develop and manage capital improvement projects including manufacturing equipment, facility enhancements and new product start-ups. Drive continuous improvement on the shop floor, including opportunities to improve Quality, Productivity, and cost reduction.
• Manage and complete multiple projects on schedule with minimal supervision. Support multiple product lines and a wide variety of assembly processes.
• Foster an environment that promotes Eaton's goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement through participation and teamwork.
• Drive NPI activities in assigned work cells (layouts, materials, costing).

Perform all other duties as assigned. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. ##

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently possess or will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027.
• Minimum of three (3) months of internship or co-op experience in engineering and/or manufacturing engineering.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience with MRP systems (SAP).
• Experience with Microsoft Project.
• Experience utilizing AutoCAD/ERP.

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Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing processes including assembly and pull systems.
• Technical understanding and experience with Lean Manufacturing Systems and Six Sigma methodology.
• Ability to think strategically and see big picture in dynamic business environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; to communicate articulately and professionally across many organizational levels and functions.
• Highly motivated, works with a sense of urgency, driven to add value and deliver results.

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