Eaton’s Hydraulic Division is currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Van Wert, OH location.  Relocation is provided.

Position Overview:

Responsible for the creation, ownership, and improvement of processes plant-wide Responsible for leading/supporting in a teaming environment. Manufacturing Engineering responsibilities across the plant, including the following activities: safety, cost reduction/cost out projects, product cost estimating, developing and maintaining production standards, and standard work.  Assist in the coordination of the capital spending program, ensuring accuracy of BOM and routings within ERP system, and assisting in new product launches during and after implementation.

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:

• Lead cost reduction projects, and value analysis in order to reduce labor and burden costs.  Experience with tool and machine design to support the project work.
• Own, prepare, and maintain all production standard work and production documentation, conduct annual FMEA reviews.
• Utilize Continuous Improvement Framework Tool in order to drive continuous improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and improve plant/work cell layouts.
• Familiar with automation techniques, including feeders, sensors, hydraulics & pneumatics
• Ensure that process improvements are accurately reflected in product costs and labor and material standards.
• Evaluate customer returns for root cause and corrective actions, utilizing formal problem-solving tools such as 8D analysis, PFMEA’s, Control plans, etc. and being able to tie this analysis back to operations standard work and product documentation.
• Mentor co-ops, interns, and technicians.
• Support new product/process development.
• Analyzes manufacturing data, identifying adverse conditions, and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Research, recommend, and execute capital equipment projects.
• Ensure processes meet Environmental, Safety, and Health & regulatory requirements.

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’s degree in an Engineering discipline
• 3 years previous engineering work in a manufacturing environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years previous engineering work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of cost estimating and cost out skills/tools
• Knowledge and application of problem-solving tools and methodologies
• Ideal candidate would have working experience in 1 or more of the following disciplines:
  • Metal Finishing / Plating
  • Automated and Manual Assembly (robots, PLC, automated OEE)
  • Tube Bending
  • Brazing
  • CNC Machining
  • Distribution
  • PC skills, networks…

Position Criteria

• Computer Skills Proficiency with various computer software and applications such as CAD, Excel, Word, MS Project, Minitab
• Familiarity with Lean tools
• Proficiency with various computer software and applications such 3D models/drawings
• Experience in Capital Project Work
• Additional competencies for the position include:
  • Ability to manage multiple projects
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Project management with attention to detail and organization

Eaton has announced it has reached an agreement to sell its Hydraulics Business to Danfoss A/S. This transaction is expected to be completed by the end of Q2 in 2021 and this position is expected to remain with the Hydraulics Business and would transfer to Danfoss A/S. upon close.  The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton’s plans, programs and practices.  If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Hydraulics Business when the transaction closes, Danfoss A/S will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

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 make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters.

We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Manufacturing & Operations

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: HYD FCV Fluid Conveyance Division

Job Level: Individual Contributor
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 United States and / or Puerto Rico
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
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