Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Process Improvement

Eaton; Jonesville (SC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Jonesville, SC site. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives and develop robust manufacturing processes to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

You will design and optimize cell layouts, implement standardized work, and drive cost-out projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of experience in fabrication, welding, assembly, or coil winding.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Relocation assistance provided for Jonesville, SC area.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement and cost-out initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain robust manufacturing processes compliant with regulations and standards.
• Create and optimize cell layouts, flow lines, and standardized work elements (balance charts, layouts).
• Lead Kaizens/BPIs, drive visual controls, and track process health metrics.
• Perform root cause and failure analysis to resolve production detractors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support design for manufacturability and new product development.

Skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

CAD

CAM

MS Office

MiniTab

Metamation

Nesting Software

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Jonesville, SC site. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives and develop robust manufacturing processes to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

You will design and optimize cell layouts, implement standardized work, and drive cost-out projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and process improvements.