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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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Eaton

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Omaha, NE

Eaton's Power Distribution Controls & Assemblies division is currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. This role is located out of Omaha, NE. Relocation assistance will be provided within the US.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $80,250 - $117,700 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.

Do you thrive in a continuously improving environment by implementing strategies to ensure concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing concepts in collaboration with the design engineering team? If so, this is the chance to elevate your career!

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Our mission is to elevate the utility and data center markets by providing world class solutions our customers by ensuring time efficiency, flexibility, productivity, security, and safety. Opportunity to make a difference and leave your mark! Plant with multiple growth initiatives provides an opportunity for the right candidate to work on start up projects! Provide a broad knowledge of seasoned professional engineering support to manufacturing operations and plant facility maintenance. Drive continuous improvement in overall product line operations performance through the application of sound engineering decisions, lean tools, Six Sigma technologies and project leadership. Documentation and execution of major projects and assignments within the manufacturing, warranty and engineering functions.

What you'll do:

  • Take full responsibility for various interconnected functions, facilities, products, and activities.
  • Support both line and staff personnel to develop solutions for product and manufacturing challenges across a complete line of apparatus.
  • Day-to-day activities will include initiating and preparing specifications for products, equipment, tooling, processes, and systems to achieve optimal cost and quality manufacturability.
  • Design, develop, justify, and guide the installation of new engineering concepts, equipment, tooling, processes, and systems through appropriate procedures to achieve and maintain optimal manufacturing costs. This includes outlining the required workflow and material handling devices, such as storage areas, work areas, and workplace layout, to ensure efficient operations.
  • Assist in our continuous improvement culture by leading improvement events and activities.
  • Deploy Lean, Quality, and Environment/Safety tools to enhance productivity, quality, and safety. This involves identifying areas for improvement in productivity, quality, and business processes, developing and implementing solutions, and monitoring the results.
  • Assist hourly personnel and supervisors in improving their operations and plan, coordinate, and oversee changes and upgrades to the manufacturing facility

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of three (3) years' work experience in manufacturing environment
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience leading continuous improvement/lean manufacturing initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum of five (5) year's work experience in manufacturing environment with focus on manufacturing engineering
  • Possess a Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
  • Industrial or manufacturing engineering degree preferred

Position Success Criteria:

  • Strong project management and project execution skills
  • Strong communication and presentation skills

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Omaha, NE, USA
Job ID: Eaton-30797Omaha
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)