Eaton’s Aerospace Division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Irvine, CA facility. Position Overview: Primary responsibility includes providing supervision and technical leadership to the manufacturing engineering team supporting development and production programs for fluid control and actuation products. The team is responsible for the development and continuous improvement of processes, tooling, and equipment for various military and commercial programs. A successful candidate would be able to lead a team in meeting the day-to-day program and production deliverables, while implementing larger scope initiatives for process improvement and cost reduction. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this function you will: Own new product launch deliverables through all gates of ProLaunch including production transition. Specifically ensure design for manufacturability and design to cost targets are achieved by active participation in DFMEA, PFMEA and process error proofing techniques. Develop and implement processes to improve troubleshooting production issues related to product non-conformance and performance test failures for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical products. Specifically monitor and support the elimination of daily variation to TAKT rate output. Focus efforts of the manufacturing engineering team on meeting factory productivity cost out objectives. Specifically drive positive standard labor variance and favorable variable manufacturing expense variance through the use of ELSS tools and design to cost initiatives. Drive utilization of problem-solvingng methodology (DOE, 8-D, A-3) in the manufacturing engineering team to define true root cause and process prevention-based corrective action. Improve implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and utilization of Six Sigma methodologies to develop and maintain robust manufacturing processes in order to increase productivity, reduce variation, eliminate waste, and minimize assembly and test cycle times. Serves as the team representative, focal point, and leader to all internal and external customers. Works collaboratively on a cross-functional team to execute projects on time in meeting program and production deliverables. Defines and manages capital base to support current, future and cost savings objectives. Prepare and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans. Insure compliance with Environmental, Safety, and Health (MESH), ISO, and other industry standards. Responsible for leading and executing manufacturing factory cost out in alignment with site goals. Lead the development of the team’s digital mindset through strategy and execution of I4.0 Implementation. This includes researching new technology, creating and drafting appropriate requests and justifying ROI. Leads systematic problem solving (PDCA) to improve manufacturing and non-manufacturing processes with the goal to reduce and eliminate yield and rework issues on the production floor. Cost Out: Responsible for leading and executing manufacturing factory cost out in alignment with site goals. Capex / I4.0: Lead the development of team’s digital mindset through strategy and execution of Industry 4.0 implementation. This includes researching new technology, creating and drafting capital appropriation requests, and justifying ROI. FPY/Rework: Leads systematic problem solving (PDCA) to improve manufacturing and non-manufacturing processes with the goal to reduce and eliminate systemic yield and rework issues on the production floor. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited institution required. Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience is required. 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. Relocation benefits are available for those within the United States willing to relocate to the Irvine, CA area. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future Preferred qualifications: Master’s Degree preferred. Aerospace experience preferred. #LI-RK3 We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. 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Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Manufacturing & Operations Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time