Manufacturing Engineering and Industrialization Manager

Eaton Corporation; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Vantaa, Finland seeks a Manufacturing Engineering & Industrialization Manager to build and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers driving operational excellence, advanced manufacturing systems, and efficient product transfer.

You will own manufacturing data governance (BOMs, routings, SOPs), lead NPI and STP using ProLaunch, and partner with Engineering and Operations to deliver scalable, cost‑effective processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• Strong experience in manufacturing engineering and people leadership.
• Fluent Finnish and English language skills; excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Function by coaching and developing the team.
• Drive Industrialisation and NPI, managing transfer projects and process development.
• Own manufacturing data governance (BOMs, routings, SOPs) and lead digitalisation initiatives.
• Lead safety, quality and site leadership, collaborating across functions to support growth.

Skills

Fluent Finnish

Fluent English

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

What you’ll do:

The Manufacturing Engineering & Industrialization Manager will build and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers to drive operational excellence across Eaton’s Vantaa manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for developing and deploying advanced manufacturing systems, optimizing processes and increasing technical capacity, lead new product introductions (NPI) through the Industrialization process - including transfer projects (STP).

The function will be responsable for the health of manufacturing data, including Bills of Material, routings, Standard Operating Procedures and other Manufacturing related data.

We are seeking a passionate, proactive leader with deep technical expertise in manufacturing engineering and a strong commitment to developing talent. The ideal candidate will foster a culture of problem-solving, teamwork, and continuous improvement, while actively contributing to site-wide strategy and cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Function

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing manufacturing engineering team.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capability through talent development and succession planning.

Drive Industrialisation and NPI

• Lead new product introductions (NPI) and strategic transfer projects (STP) using Eaton's ProLaunch framework.
• Develop robust, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to deliver successful product launches.
• Deliver Operational Excellence
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Lead problem-solving and root-cause analysis activities.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 practices to improve performance.

Own Manufacturing Data and Technology

• Ensure the integrity and governance of manufacturing data, including BOMs, routings, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Lead manufacturing technology, automation, and digitalisation initiatives.
• Manage capital projects, equipment investments, and capacity expansion plans.
• Safety, Quality and Site Leadership
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Contribute as a key member of the plant leadership team.
• Collaborate across functions to support business growth and operational objectives.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Strong experience in manufacturing engineering
• People leadership experience.

Preferred

• Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, DFM, PPAP, and controlled manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Experience working in a global manufacturing environment.

Skills:

• Fluent Finnish and English language skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, including Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven leadership and team development capability.
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong change management and decision-making skills.