Lead Manufacturing Engineering Tech — 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Waukesha, Wisconsin is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineering Tech (1st shift). The role focuses on Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Project Management, with 7 am–3 pm core hours and potential overtime.

Ideal candidates should have an associate degree or 5+ years in manufacturing, plus SAP and Lean experience. The position emphasizes safety, process improvement, and development toward a four-year degree, with monthly progress reviews and proximity

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5+ years manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum of 6 months SAP experience.
• No visa sponsorship or CPT/OPT sponsorship offered.
• Only candidates within 50 miles of Waukesha, WI considered.

Responsibilities

• Improve Manufacturing Engineering processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support project management and plant operations with Lean principles.
• Assist in safety improvements and accident-prevention measures.
• Coordinate and monitor projects to meet deadlines with iObeya boards.
• Apply A3 problem solving methods to root-cause issues.
• Demonstrate basic AutoCAD skills for 2D plant drawings and layouts.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Lean/Kaizen

Safety culture

Education

Associate degree

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Eaton Corporation in Waukesha, Wisconsin is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineering Tech (1st shift). The role focuses on Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Project Management, with 7 am–3 pm core hours and potential overtime.

Ideal candidates should have an associate degree or 5+ years in manufacturing, plus SAP and Lean experience. The position emphasizes safety, process improvement, and development toward a four-year degree, with monthly progress reviews and proximity