Manufacturing Engineer & Prototype Shop Lead

Eaton Corporation; Bosconero; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging projects

Inclusion initiatives

Internal promotion

Health insurance

Welfare plan

Performance & development reviews

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer & Prototype Manager at the Bosconero Valves Plant (Turin) to develop, maintain, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, lead the Prototype Shop with full P&L accountability, and collaborate across Engineering, Sales, Quality, and Production teams.

The role focuses on safety, cost reduction, and Lean methods, with responsibilities spanning feasibility studies, process development, and capacity planning to meet quality and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field.
• Ideally 3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering or a related industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manufacturing runs and process capability analyses to improve production times, costs, cycle times and scrap levels.
• Design and implement production process improvements, reviewing new products, processes, equipment and cycle times to increase efficiency.
• Manage machine safety, MESH requirements and production reorganization projects while assessing equipment capabilities.
• Drive cost reduction, problem solving, quality and error‑proofing initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PFMEA, control plans and standardized work.
• Coach and motivate shop-floor employees to improve cost, productivity, quality and delivery performance.
• Manage Prototype Shop operations and P&L, from order receipt through manufacturing and final shipment.
• Plan production schedules, priorities, workforce and resources to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Sales on manufacturing feasibility, processes and cost estimates, while acting as the main customer interface.
• Coordinate plant functions, subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, capacity planning and investment decisions, while leading the team and addressing operational risks.

Skills

Fluent English and Italian

Manufacturing and assembly processes

PFMEA

CAD systems

Poka‑Yoke

Lean Manufacturing

Quality processes and tools (SPC, Gage

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer & Prototype Manager at the Bosconero Valves Plant (Turin) to develop, maintain, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, lead the Prototype Shop with full P&L accountability, and collaborate across Engineering, Sales, Quality, and Production teams.

The role focuses on safety, cost reduction, and Lean methods, with responsibilities spanning feasibility studies, process development, and capacity planning to meet quality and delivery targets.