Industrialization Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Richmond (VA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Eaton Corporation’s Electrical Sector in Richmond, VA seeks an entry‑level Industrialization Engineer to translate product designs into scalable manufacturing processes. You will support NPI from design reviews through production launch and ramp‑up by developing methods, tooling, layouts, and work instructions.

You will lead process optimization to improve safety, quality, productivity and cost, drive lean initiatives, and collaborate across functions to ensure manufacturability and regulatory

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Engineering internship or hands-on experience supporting manufacturing, product development, or process improvement.
• Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals and common computer applications.

Mansioni

• Lead design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes for safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing workflows, eliminating waste, and applying lean principles.
• Manage industrialization of new products and process changes for manufacturability and ramp‑up.
• Implement and support manufacturing technologies, automation, and facility layout improvements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet objectives while complying with quality and safety standards.

Conoscenze

Manufacturing processes

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineering internship / co-op

Strumenti

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SAP

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Requisition ID75014-Posted10/26/2026

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking an entry‑level Industrialization Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Richmond, VA facility.

Position Overview:

The Industrialization Engineer is responsible for translating product designs into safe, efficient, scalable and repeatable manufacturing processes. This role supports new product introduction from early design reviews through production launch and ramp‑up by helping develop, validate and improve manufacturing methods, tooling, equipment, layouts and work instructions.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing and assembly processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing production workflows, eliminating waste, and implementing lean manufacturing principles.
• Manage the industrialization of new products and process changes, ensuring manufacturability, operational readiness, and successful production launch.
• Implement and support manufacturing technologies, automation systems, equipment integration, and facility layout improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve business objectives while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we, as individuals and as a company, are stronger.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited educational institution, completed by the start date
• Engineering internship, co‑op, senior design project or other hands‑on experience supporting manufacturing, product development or process improvement
• Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals and proficiency with common computer applications
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or a related Engineering discipline
• Internship or co‑op experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly high‑mix / low‑volume operations
• Exposure to new product introduction, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, APQP, PFMEA, process validation or manufacturing readiness activities
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks or other engineering design software, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Exposure to ERP or MRP systems such as SAP and project‑management tools

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, tooling, equipment and production flow.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, standard work, root‑cause analysis and continuous‑improvement principles.
• Ability to analyze technical information, organize data and translate findings into practical manufacturing solutions.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and communicate clearly with engineering, operations and shop‑floor teams.
• Curious, hands‑on and results‑oriented, with strong ownership, attention to detail and a willingness to learn in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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 all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of the arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.