Manufacturing Engineer at Eaton in Jackson, MS

Summary: Eaton is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services. The Manufacturing Engineer role involves supporting manufacturing processes to produce Aerospace quality products, focusing on engineering and manufacturing assignments that improve assembly and testing processes.

Responsibilities:
- Create and improve process plans for new and existing products
- Conduct time studies to establish or verify standards
- Design and develop tooling to support the assembly and testing of the product
- Create and improve check/inspection sheet documentation for production processes
- Utilize problem solving tools (8D, 5 Why’s, DMAIC) to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Timely processing of customer returns (RMA’s) documenting detailed investigation results
- Identify and execute cost out initiatives through productivity improvements
- Support new product launches into production
- Perform daily process checks to ensure compliance by technicians
- Supports Eaton continuous improvement initiatives such as Rapid Improvement Events, Standard Work Events, Value Stream Mapping, and 5S+
- Supports test yield investigations

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Industrial Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
- Entry level 0-2 yrs experience providing engineering support to a manufacturing work environment inclusive of internship experience
- Proficient in SOLIDWORKS, CAD/CAM or other similar software
- 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 use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
- Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future
- No relocation assistance is available for this role. Candidates should reside within 60 miles of Jackson, MS

Preferred Qualifications:
- Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Technology degrees strongly preferred
- Co-Op/Internship experience within Engineering
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling and the creation of detailed drawings
- One plus year experience collaborating and participating in engineering projects
- Ability to gather and analyze relevant data of manufacturing operations and processes in order to optimize throughput, reduce scrap, and improve quality while ensuring the safety of plant personnel
- Must possess effective and verbal communications skills
- Must possess good organizational and prioritization skills to maintain and address multiple assigned projects and expectations

Required Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Process Improvement, Assembly and Testing Processes, Time Studies, Tooling Design and Development, Check/Inspection Sheet Documentation, Problem Solving Tools - 8D, Problem Solving Tools - 5 Why’s, Problem Solving Tools - DMAIC, Customer Returns Processing (RMA), Cost Reduction Initiatives, New Product Launch Support, Process Compliance Checks, Continuous Improvement Methodologies - Rapid Improvement Events, Continuous Improvement Methodologies - Standard Work Events, Continuous Improvement Methodologies - Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement Methodologies - 5S+, Test Yield Investigations, SOLIDWORKS, CAD/CAM Software, 3D CAD Modeling, Manufacturing Data Analysis, Microsoft Office

Benefits: 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](https://www.youreatonbenefits.com/candidates) 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.