PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Fuel & Motion Control Systems Division of Eaton’s Aerospace Group, has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer. The position is based in Jackson, MS. The Jackson facility has approximately 500 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer supports the manufacturing processes responsible for producing Aerospace quality products including hydraulic pumps, motors, motorpumps, and reservoirs. The Manufacturing Engineer performs engineering and manufacturing assignments focusing on process improvements related to assembly and testing. This is an intermediate level position designed to focus on those with at least 2 years of continuous work experience to gain the knowledge and problem-solving skills necessary to prepare successful individuals to take on roles of increasing responsibility within the organization ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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 identity 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 Manages new product launches into production Perform daily process checks to ensure compliance by technicians Leads Eaton continuous improvement initiatives such as Rapid Improvement Events, Standard Work Events, Value Stream Mapping, and 5S+ Leads test yield investigations Qualifications SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE: Position Criteria Strong ethics, values and the ability to influence others’ decision making Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results driven Knowledge of product and manufacturing process Process oriented and ability to contribute to continuous improvement Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to lead change in a team environment Ability to deal with ambiguity and make effective decisions Ability to think strategically and influence others’ decision-making Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn aerospace hydraulics products and processes Ability to quickly analyze, identify, and implement opportunities and corporate initiatives for improvement that have measurable dollar impact each year Customer-oriented Detail oriented Collaborative style and ability to work cross-functionally Knowledge of basic Microsoft and Microsoft Office applications Knowledge of basic CAD Up to 10% travel may be required ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Industrial Technology from an accredited institution is required Minimum of 2 years manufacturing or engineering experience not including co-op experience Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. 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Job: Manufacturing & Operations Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems 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?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time