Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton Corporation; South Molton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Internal promotion opportunities

Learning & development

Wellbeing and safety focus

Job summary

Eaton South Molton, part of Eaton's Aerospace division, seeks a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer to design and optimize lean, cost-efficient processes at the Devon site. You will lead cross-functional teams to reduce variability and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and test operations.

Responsibilities include advanced root-cause analysis, cost-out events, and participation in ProLaunch and new product development activities to shorten cycle times and improve product reliability.

Job description

Eaton South Molton

Nestled in the heart of Devon, UK, the South Molton plant is home to a team of over 400 talented professionals, driving excellence in aerospace manufacturing. With a proud history dating back to 1973, this facility has grown into a powerhouse of precision engineering, delivering high‑quality components to some of the world’s most renowned aerospace brands.

What makes South Molton unique? Our one‑of‑a‑kind investment casting foundry, established in 1975, sets us apart from all other Eaton Aerospace plants. Today, our focus is on designing, manufacturing, and testing top‑tier aerospace components, ensuring safety, reliability, and cutting‑edge innovation.

We proudly collaborate with industry giants like Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Augusta Westland, with our main customer being Eaton’s Titchfield facility in Hampshire, UK. If you’re looking for a dynamic environment, world‑class engineering, and the opportunity to shape the future of aerospace, South Molton is the place to be!

What you’ll do:

• Develops and maintains robust, cost efficient manufacturing processes and product structures consistent with lean manufacturing practices.
• Must be mindful of process and test capabilities and recognize organizational core competencies.
• Ensures root cause and failure analysis is performed as required.
• Leads cost‑out events and promotes culture of continuous improvement.
• Applies lean manufacturing techniques as means to eliminate waste and deliver products to customer’s expectations.
• Implements methods and practices to reduce variation.
• Develops team’s ability to understand source(s) of variation and identify impact of tolerance stacks in assemblies by applying Six Sigma Design and Development strategies.
• Understands application of SPC and gage R&R.
• Participates in concurrent engineering efforts and critical design reviews to minimize product development costs and maximize useful life of products.
• Conducts Design for Manufacturing and value engineering initiatives as applicable.
• Develops work breakdown structures as a tool to develop cost estimates.
• Participates in new product development projects using ProLaunch as a tool to articulate deliverables and a vehicle to commit to schedules.
• Coordinates manufacturing liaison/s for products from inception through shipment to customer.
• Develops and integrates new processes and methodologies as to provide competitive advantages for the business.
• Recommends Capital Appropriation Requests (including payback and net present value analysis) for acquisition of equipment to support emerging and existing technologies.
• Trains associates as required.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Skills

• Detailed knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques – i.e. value stream mapping, one piece flow, etc.
• Understanding of Six Sigma concepts and tools and where they relate to minimizing process / product variability – i.e. regression analysis, design of experiments, hypothesis testing, etc. Ensuring they are deployed appropriately.
• Thorough understanding of problem‑solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) – i.e. thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Gage R & R, control charts, Pareto charts, etc.
• Proficiency in various software applications – i.e. Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, MS Office suite, MiniTab, etc.
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles and technical specifications to support facilities competencies – i.e. metal cutting, tool design, injection molding, welding, soldering, etc.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional process improvement teams.

Advantageous

• Detailed knowledge of engineering design and product reliability concepts as to facilitate analysis of fluid dynamics, thermal dynamics, electronic circuits, etc.
• Understanding of ProLaunch.
• 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).
• Degree in Six Sigma or similar subject.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.