Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's AER MSD Mission System Division in Davenport, IA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead cost-out efforts and drive continuous improvement. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and US work authorization.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma, participate in concurrent engineering, and support new product development to reduce costs and extend product life. Relocation is not offered; candidates must reside within 70 miles of Davenport, IA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• U.S. work authorization required; no sponsorship.
• Reside within 70 miles of Davenport, IA; relocation not offered.

Responsibilities

• Leads cost-out events and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.
• Applies Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to eliminate waste and reduce variation.
• Participates in concurrent engineering and design reviews to minimize costs and maximize product life.
• Performs Design for Manufacturing and value engineering initiatives as applicable.
• Develops work breakdown structures to estimate costs and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Supports new product development projects using program management tools to track deliverables and schedules.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cost reduction

Project management

Design for Manufacturing

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

What You’ll Do

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This role is based in Davenport, IA.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 a year.

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

This position is responsible for leading cost-out events and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

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

• Leads cost-out events and promotes a culture of continuous improvement
• Applies Lean-Manufacturing and 6-Sigma Techniques to eliminate waste, reduce process variation and to deliver products that meet customer expectations
• Participates in concurrent engineering efforts and critical design reviews to minimize product development costs and maximize useful life of products
• Conducts Design for Manufacturing and value engineering initiatives as applicable
• Develops work breakdown structures as a tool to develop cost estimates and to identify opportunities for cost reduction
• Participates in new product development projects using program management tools to articulate deliverables and maintain schedules
• Develops and integrates new processes and methodologies as to provide competitive advantages for the business
• Composes Capital Appropriation Requests (including payback and net present value analysis) for acquisition of equipment to support emerging and existing technologies

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee or Refugee.
• No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 70 miles of Davenport, IA. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience preferred
• 2+ years of factory floor experience
• Minimum of one year of experience with:
• Lean/continuous improvement
• Root Cause problem solving
• Developing assembly processes, routings, work instructions, and procedures
• Aerospace Industry experience

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