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Manufacturing Engineer - Facility Transformation

AT Eaton
Eaton

Manufacturing Engineer - Facility Transformation

Syracuse, NY

Eaton's ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Facility Transformation. This role will be located at either our Syracuse, NY or Amarillo, TX facilities. Relocation is provided for this role within the United States.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $91500.03 - $134200.04 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:

Reporting to the Crouse-Hinds Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the execution of all assigned Crouse-Hinds capital-intensive projects pertaining to engineering, procurement, and construction.

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In this role you will:

  • Lead the justification, management & implementation of multiple capital projects tied to the Syracuse or Amarillo manufacturing plant
  • Investigate and solve problems in manufacturing process change and ramp-up; perform manufacturing method studies to determine optimum process and methods
  • Evaluate and recommend best solutions to given problems weighing economic return and compatibility with layout of plant facilities
  • Partner with site leadership team to minimize impact while maximizing results
  • Identify new equipment and manufacturing technologies to make recommendations regarding equipment, plant changes in manufacturing facilities, and material flow
  • Use lean and statistical tools, approaches, and techniques to create process management and measurement systems and develop a continuous improvement mindset
  • Develop operational procedures such as standard work
  • Design manufacturing fixtures and specify tooling necessary to implement processes and methods
  • Implement cost reduction projects for methods, processes, and materials on current manufactured products
  • Align local quality efforts with divisional leadership to drive an effective quality assurance and improvement strategy
  • Coordinate external facility contract services and ensure contractor compliance while also adhering to Federal, State, and Eaton EH&S standards
  • Collaborates with GEIS functional leaders to support the development of all assigned project submittal documentation, including Scope of Work (SOW), Drawing Packages, Schedules, and other requisite documentation
  • Utilizes the Management of Change (MOC) process to prepare, distribute, and implement project safety plans
  • Responsible for adhering to the financial performance of all assigned projects, inclusive cash flow, budget and timing.

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an engineering role supporting a manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of continuous improvement experience.
  • Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience working with AutoCAD.
  • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering
  • Prior experience working within a foundry.
  • Experience writing capital appropriation narratives and executive presentations.
  • Experience within a union environment.

Skills:

Position Criteria:

  • Results-oriented and be able to drive the necessary activities to get things accomplished
  • Able to organize people and activities
  • Strong understanding of how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow
  • Thorough knowledge of Six Sigma and/or Lean manufacturing principles
  • Must see and exploit opportunities for synergy and integration
  • Able to simplify complex processes
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical/control problems including non-routine issues.
  • Data analytics to determine compliance with test standards and follow-up reporting; record data and write reports. Process paperwork timely, accurately, and with accountability and follow procedures with accuracy, efficiency and with strict attention to details.
  • Time management and accountability

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Client-provided location(s): Syracuse, NY, USA
Job ID: Eaton-32466Syracuse
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)