Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s ES AMER ARSdivision seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer in Greenwood, SC. This onsite role leads manufacturing programs to boost productivity, cost, and quality, while maintaining equipment and processes. Salary ranges from $97,000 to $143,000 per year, with incentive eligibility.

Relocation assistance is available if needed. Responsibilities include leading launch and scale-up of Busway assembly, driving process improvements, and mentoring teams in lean practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing role.
• Lean manufacturing, VSM, Kaizen, and standardized works.
• Hands-on process and equipment troubleshooting.
• Willingness to relocate to Greenwood, SC.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities supporting launch, commissioning, and scale-up of Busway assembly operations.
• Serve as the technical lead for advancing assembly processes and promoting consistency, standardization, and knowledge sharing across assembly lines.
• Review new and existing product designs for manufacturability, completeness, and production readiness.
• Design, develop, and implement assembly-line solutions including semi-automated and automated systems.
• Design and implement automated material-handling solutions to improve material flow and production performance.
• Provide hands-on engineering support in a mixed-model shop-floor environment for troubleshooting.
• Apply Lean principles including standardized work and waste reduction.
• Lead DMAIC and root-cause analysis to identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Review, process, and execute Engineering Change Notices and ensure documentation is updated.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation such as work instructions, PFMEAs, and validation plans.
• Train production employees on new and revised processes and standard work.
• Lead Value Stream Mapping workshops and Kaizen events.
• Identify capital equipment requirements and prepare justifications.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Change management

Lean manufacturing

VSM

Kaizen

Structured problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID76691-Posted11/09/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ARSdivision is currently seeking aLead Manufacturing Engineer. This position is ONSITE Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at our Lake/Greenwood SC Eaton facility. Relocation assistance will be provided, if needed.

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will lead manufacturing programs resulting in significant advancements in productivity, product cost, quality and the maintenance of plant equipment and its production processes. This person will perform a wide variety of engineering and technical tasks involving the application of engineering knowledge and the development of solutions to complex problems pertaining to products, materials, manufacturing processes, tests, and unique design applications.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000- $143000a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

In this role:

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities supporting the launch, commissioning, and scale-up of Busway assembly operations.
• Serve as the technical lead for advancing assembly processes and promoting consistency, standardization, and knowledge sharing across assembly lines.
• Review new and existing product designs for manufacturability, completeness, and production readiness.
• Design, develop, and implement assembly-line solutions, including semi-automated and automated conveyance systems, flexible manufacturing cells, one-piece flow, and batch-flow models.
• Design and implement automated material-handling solutions that improve material flow, efficiency, ergonomics, and production performance.
• Provide hands-on engineering support in a mixed-model shop-floor environment, including troubleshooting equipment, process, material-flow, and production issues.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles, including mixed-model assembly-line design, Lean material flow, standardized work, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities using DMAIC and other root-cause analysis methodologies to identify issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Review, process, and execute Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and ensure manufacturing processes and documentation are updated appropriately.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, control plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), and process validation plans.
• Train production employees and other stakeholders on new and revised manufacturing processes, equipment, and standard work.
• Lead and facilitate Value Stream Mapping (VSM) workshops, Kaizen events, and other continuous-improvement activities.
• Identify capital equipment requirements, develop technical justification, and prepare capital equipment requests.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure manufacturing solutions support operational objectives and successful new-product introductions.

Qualifications:

Basic REQUIRED Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• 3+ years of Engineering experience or technical experience in a manufacturing role.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, VSM, Kaizen, and standardized works
• Must have Hands-on process and equipment troubleshooting
• Must be willing to relocate to Greenwood SC. Relocation assistance will be provided, if needed.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job portability, etc

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree Masters or MBA
• Experience with Power BI
• Experience with MES

Skills:

• Proficient with computers and programs including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SAP).
• Strong technical leadership and project ownership
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong cross-functional collaboration
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to lead and manage change
• Coaching, training, and knowledge-sharing skills
• Strong execution and accountability
• Adaptable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to influence and drive alignment across teams

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