Lean MFG Engineering Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for 1st shift in Royal Pines, NC. The role supports manufacturing engineering through Lean concepts, pursuing continuous improvement and project completion with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include designing lean lines, leading Kaizen events, performing time studies and setup reductions, and supporting ECIS initiatives to improve operations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree completed (or completing May 2026).
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• No immigration sponsorship or related support offered by Eaton.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Lean Continuous Flow assembly lines to reduce cycle time.
• Lead Kaizen and Rapid Improvement Events with cross functional teams.
• Conduct GEMBA walks, plant audits, and Tier Meeting participation.
• Apply Eaton Lean System tools to support cost reduction and operational excellence.
• Perform Lean analyses including time studies, setup reduction, and 5S audits.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering and ECR/PDP processes, including standard work development and operator training.
• Execute hands on improvements such as workstation enhancements and CAD interpretation.

Skills

Lean concepts

Manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Eaton Corporation’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for 1st shift in Royal Pines, NC. The role supports manufacturing engineering through Lean concepts, pursuing continuous improvement and project completion with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include designing lean lines, leading Kaizen events, performing time studies and setup reductions, and supporting ECIS initiatives to improve operations.