Manufacturing Engineer at Eaton in Jackson, MI

Summary: Eaton is a company focused on providing innovative solutions in the manufacturing sector. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the High-Performance Work team by conducting process improvements and ensuring product quality and efficiency in their Jackson, MI facility.

Responsibilities:
- Maintain and improve safe and environmentally responsible manufacturing processes
- Use MESH (Eaton Environmental, Safety and Health process), and other Eaton and industry standard practices
- Design processes to ensure that components and assemblies meet all internal and external customer quality specifications (Eaton Quality System, AS9100, and NADCAP)
- Ensure efficiency tied to capital intensity and human resources by utilizing Eaton LEAN and Six Sigma tools
- Active membership of a High-Performance Work Team (HPWT)/Focus Factory to support on-time delivery of customer orders through the manufacturing process excellence, including troubleshooting machine and tooling problems, supporting the DMR process, and implementing continuous flow concepts
- Maintain and improve product flow through the plant through reduced Defective material Report (DMR) and Process stop occurrences. Resolve issue quickly when product stops occur
- Design gaging, and tooling utilizing CATIA solid modeling software and other engineering analysis and design tools. Work with suppliers and purchasing to procure tooling and supplies as required
- Create and maintain pFMEAs, process routers, equipment PMs and Process documents to ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are achieved
- Troubleshoot, recommend and implement changes in products and processes to improve manufacturability and profitability (cost out). Work directly with production associates, from all areas of the plant, in the implementation of projects to build an inclusive culture and processes that meet the needs of all employees and customers
- Collect and analyze manufacturing data and metrics to aid in design and improvement of processes or products including scrap and defective material report (DMR) system
- Manage activities and budgets for manufacturing and process improvement projects, including the development of the project management requirements and all implementation documentation
- Provide functional and technical support to the HPWT within the assigned area of focus as well as the organization as required to support goals
- Provide support to launch projects through ProLaunch team as required to achieve a flawless launch

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum of three (3) months of internship or co-op experience in engineering or manufacturing
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any 'CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.'
- This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Jackson, MI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum of one (1) year manufacturing engineering experience
- Minimum of one (1) year experience collaborating and participating in engineering projects
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling and the creation of detailed drawings
- Lean and/or Six Sigma certification
- Experience in high mix/low volume manufacturing environment
- Experience in hose assembly, manual assembly/test, metal fabrication and bend, welding/brazing, chemical processes

Required Skills: Manufacturing process improvement, Tooling design, Gauging design, Data collection and analysis, Safety management, Eaton Environmental, Safety and Health process (MESH), Eaton Quality System, NADCAP, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, High-Performance Work Team (HPWT) participation, Troubleshooting machine and tooling problems, Defective Material Report (DMR) system, CATIA solid modeling software, Engineering analysis and design tools, pFMEA creation, Process documentation, 3D CAD modeling, SOLIDWORKS, CAD/CAM software, Manufacturing operations data analysis, Hose assembly, Manual assembly/test, Metal fabrication and bending, Welding/brazing, Chemical processes, Quality management, Project management, Effective verbal communication

Benefits: Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, Several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work, Click [here](https://www.youreatonbenefits.com/candidates) for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview, 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