Manufacturing Manager

Eaton; Dammam; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal promotion opportunities

Learning and development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Eaton in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement Manager to lead site manufacturing engineering, maintenance, operational excellence, and digital manufacturing functions. You will drive process optimization, NPI readiness, and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to deliver sustainable improvements across safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and EHS teams to implement Industry 4.0 and asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• MS/MBA is advantageous.
• 7–10 years in manufacturing/production with Lean/Six Sigma exposure.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing engineering strategy and standards.
• Lead process design, validation, and optimization.
• Drive FMEA and risk reduction activities.
• Support capacity planning and line balancing.
• Lead NPI readiness and manufacturing transfers.
• Deploy Lean/Six Sigma programs and Kaizen initiatives.
• Promote Industry 4.0 and automation initiatives.
• Oversee maintenance and asset management.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process design & validation

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

OT cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

MS / MBA is a plus

Tools

MES

SCADA

PLC controls

Industrial IoT

Job description

Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront.

The Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading the site's manufacturing engineering, maintenance, operational excellence, and digital manufacturing functions. This role drives the development, optimization, and standardization of manufacturing processes, supports new product introductions and strategic transfer projects, and leads Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives. The position also oversees maintenance and asset management strategies to ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and plant performance. Working cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS teams, the role delivers sustainable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and customer satisfaction while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence..

What you’ll do:

Manufacturing Engineering

• Own the site's manufacturing engineering strategy and standards.
• Lead process design, validation, qualification, and optimization.
• Improve process capability using statistical and quality tools.
• Drive FMEA implementation and risk reduction activities.
• Maintain routings, BOMs, work instructions, and labor standards.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment strategies.
• Lead process and equipment standardization initiatives.
• Support capacity planning, line balancing, and layout optimization.
• Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities.

NPI / NPD / Strategic Transfers

• Lead manufacturing readiness for NPI, NPD, and STP projects.
• Ensure production processes, tooling, and controls are established before launch.
• Coordinate process validation and production readiness reviews.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Deploy Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs.
• Lead Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and improvement projects.
• Drive improvements in OEE, productivity, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Coach teams on operational excellence methodologies.
• Sustain and monitor continuous improvement initiatives.

Digital Manufacturing & Automation

• Lead Industry 4.0, automation, and OT initiatives.
• Implement automation solutions to improve manufacturing performance.
• Support machine connectivity, production analytics, and digitalization.
• Promote MES, SCADA, PLC, and Industrial IoT applications.
• Ensure OT systems comply with cybersecurity requirements.

Capital Projects & Asset Optimization

• Lead manufacturing capital investment projects.
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses.
• Support equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
• Improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and asset performance.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS teams.
• Lead technical decision-making and manufacturing excellence initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

Maintenance & Asset Management

• Lead the maintenance function and asset management strategy.
• Drive preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Promote TPM to improve uptime and reduce downtime.
• Support equipment commissioning and asset performance improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
• MS / MBA is a plus
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or fabrication environments, with demonstrated exposure to Continuous Improvement (Lean / Six Sigma)
• Proven experience in leading improvement initiatives and driving measurable operational results
• Experience working in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments is preferred
• Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role is an advantage
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) is required

Skills:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering principles, process design, process validation, process capability, and process control methodologies.
• Experience with Process FMEA, Control Plans, Statistical Process Control (SPC), MSA, and risk reduction methodologies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing routings, labor standards, standard times, cycle-time analysis, and capacity planning.
• Experience supporting NPI, NPD, product transfers, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Knowledge of tooling design, fixture design, line balancing, plant layouts, and industrial engineering practices.
• Understanding of Operational Technology (OT) architecture and digital manufacturing systems.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), SCADA systems, PLC controls, Industrial IoT, and machine connectivity solutions.
• Experience with production data collection, visualization, analytics, and performance monitoring systems.
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles and industrial network architecture.
• Experience supporting Industry 4.0, automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing initiatives.
• Experience supporting capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, equipment selection, justification, installation, and commissioning.
• Knowledge of asset lifecycle management and equipment standardization practices.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Great company benefits
• 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 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

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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, colour, 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.