Eaton's EPG CHD ALP Airport Lighting Products division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This role is baed at our Windsor, CT facility. Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. As the electrical industry's global leader for explosion proof and hazardous environments, Eaton's Crouse-Hinds Business is constantly pushing forward and looking ahead, advancing electrical and instrumentation products in new and innovative ways. Eaton's Crouse-Hinds Business manufactures over 100,000 products for NEC and IEC applications, including: conduit fittings and cable glands, industrial control and electrical apparatus, enclosures, industrial luminaires (including LED), plugs and receptacles, drilling and marine products, commercial construction and solar solutions.
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Eaton's Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting Products' systems comprise a wide range of solutions, applications, and products for critical airfield operational elements. An innovative leader in airport lighting, Eaton's Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting Products expects excellence when responding to the demands of the industry - light by light, airport by airport - all across the world. Our products respond not only to the changing demands of our customers, but also the global shift toward computerized control and monitoring of lighting systems. With an eye to the future, Eaton's Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting Products illuminates the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $92287.53 - $135355.04 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:
The primary function of the role is to design and optimize manufacturing processes for the improvement of existing products and the launch of new products. All manufacturing processes need to meet the environmental, safety and health compliance requirements for the facility and maintain compliance with Eaton's MESH requirements.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Work closely with product engineering in product changes/new product introductions
- Design and optimize manufacturing processes for the improvement of existing products and the launch of new products
- Develop and maintain work instructions for manufacturing processes, and train others on the process
- Devise and implement concepts/ideas for design of equipment and manufacturing processes
- Support capital plan by completing projects, writing CAR's, tracking status of projects, forecasting spend and completion dates.
- Assist manufacturing personnel out on the floor troubleshooting equipment & systems and addressing product quality issues
- Analyzes discrepant parts and directs actions to prevent their reoccurrence using 8D, PFMEA and other root cause analysis tools
- Provide detailed engineering analysis and documentation in the management of material disposition, process updates, and engineering changes.
- Assist in developing and implementing cost reduction initiatives through continuous improvement (kaizen) events
- Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies and strategies and train others in order to execute projects and Kaizens.
- Work with plant management team to establish, maintain and complete a CI calendar of events (Kaizens/RIE's (Rapid Improvement Events), Self-Assessments, training, etc.).
- Lead cost out data tracking and analysis utilizing Cost Out Database
- Performs special projects and investigations at directions of immediate supervisor
Qualifications:
Basic (Required) Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering required from an accredited institution.
- No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Windsor, CT to be considered.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency using SolidWorks Software (or equivalent)
- Formal Lean or Six Sigma training
- Green Belt certification
- Experience with and working knowledge of an enterprise business system / ERP such as SAP
- Knowledge, skills and abilities in CNC Machine Operations and/or programming
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of problem-solving tools/methods (Six Sigma, 8D, etc.), goal setting, and performance tracking.
- Experience coordinating and leading successful cross-functional improvements.
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