PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position provides Manufacturing Engineering support to the production facility and acts as a liaison between the transitions management team, design engineering, and production. Additionally, and on the same responsibility level, the person in this role will participate in manufacturing product development and cost out, configuration management, BOM’s, and MFG-Pro structuring updates. Execute the organizational strategic plan consistent with established industry standards, government regulations and customer requirements. Essential Responsibilities: Write production routings for new routes and manufacturing improvements, establishing labor time standards for each operation. Periodically review actual labors and update routings to conform or improve technique to reduce labor. Update active routings including procedures, times (labor), documents included, such as process documents, standard work, and tooling design, make and update. Develop and maintain robust, cost-efficient manufacturing processes, quality process, and product structures consistent with corporate accepted Lean manufacturing practices. Perform root cause and failure analysis as required. Implement methods and practices to reduce variation. Demonstrate ability to understand source(s) of variation and identify impact of tolerance stacks in assemblies. Participate in concurrent engineering efforts and critical design reviews to minimize product development costs and maximize useful life of products. Apply Design for Manufacturing and Value Engineering practices as applicable. Coordinate and facilitate the needs of Manufacturing Support Group, i.e., welding, machine shop. Act as technical liaison for products from inception through shipment to customer. Manage multiple projects and deliver to schedules on time. Introduction of awareness to proper personnel of unsafe practices or environments. #LI-DS1 Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution required. Minimum 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment. No relocation is being offered. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Mexico without company sponsorship. 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. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual English-Spanish Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution. Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. Develop manufacturing processes ensuring they meet Environmental, Safety, and health (MESH) requirements. Prepare product routings and Control Plans. Dictate discrepant material disposition and rework procedures. Prepare cost estimates. Authorize O.I. and E.C. changes. Investigate and recommend machine tools. Specify tooling and gaging. Structure and maintain department forms, records and procedures. Direct product routing maintenance. Provide technical assistance to shop personnel. Model the Eaton ethical conduct policy, the Eaton Values and Philosophy, and comply with all other corporate, plant, and regulatory policies and regulations as applicable. Drive continuous improvement and support Plant Goals: Safety, Quality, Lean, OTD, and Financial expectations as a key member of VSM team. Position Criteria: Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques. Understanding of problem solving methodologies to determine root cause and corrective action - i.e. Thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, etc. Understanding of engineering design and product reliability concepts. Knowledge of industry and customer specific quality processes (i.e., ISO9001, AS9100 etc.). Knowledge of product and end user application/specifications, including product testing requirements. (Design/process interface). Ability to develop and make special tooling, hydraulics, test stands encompassing all disciplines, communications, purchasing and pricing methods. Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. 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 have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above. Job: Manufacturing & Operations Region: Latin America Organization: AER FED Fluid Electrical Distribution 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 hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time