Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton Corporation; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Programs for paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its Rumford, RI facility. You will play a key role in daily manufacturing operations as part of a High-Performance Work Team (HPWT) and support processes related to safety and product quality.

The position demands a bachelor's degree in engineering and emphasizes troubleshooting, mechanical skills, and effective communication. A clear focus on continuous improvement and compliance with engineering standards is required, making this a vital position in the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Minimum three months of experience through internships or co-ops.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
• Experience in design, improvement, and implementation of tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve manufacturing processes to meet quality standards.
• Provide on-floor process support and train team members.
• Analyze manufacturing data for process improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting technical issues

Mechanical skills

Reading blueprints (GD&T)

Effective communication

Multitasking

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CNC programming

3D drafting (CAD/CAM)

Job description

Eaton's IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This position will be located at our Rumford, RI facility.

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in day-to-day manufacturing operations as part of a cross-functional High-Performance Work Team (HPWT). In this role, you will collect and analyze manufacturing data for process improvements that relate to safety, product quality, customer delivery and cost reductions. You will provide on-floor process support to train team members and ensure compliance with engineering standards. Provide production associates the tools required to perform their jobs efficiently and to meet all requirements. Support special process and customer audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and customer expectations.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71,000 - $105,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do

• Design and improve manufacturing processes that meet Eaton Quality System, AS9100, and NADCAP requirements.
• Create, edit, optimize, and control CNC machine programs.
• Apply MESH (Eaton’s Environmental, Safety & Health system) and other industry’s best practices.
• Be an active member of the HPWT, supporting troubleshooting, tooling issues, DMR resolution, lean manufacturing initiatives, and operator training.
• Design and procure tooling, fixtures, and gauging using solid modeling software; collaborate with suppliers on equipment and testing solutions.
• Develop and maintain routers, PM plans, technique sheets, programs, and PFMEAs to support safety, quality, and cost targets.
• Work directly with operators to troubleshoot and improve fabrication, assembly, measurement, and testing processes.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) months of professional experience through internships, co-ops, or work in engineering or manufacturing roles.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Rumford, RI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CNC programming, 3D drafting (CAD/CAM) and GD&T.
• Experience in the design, improvement, and implementation of equipment, tooling, and fixtures to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical process, product, and equipment challenges in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical skills, with experience using tools and equipment effectively.
• Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints that utilize Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Skilled in effectively communicating with individuals across all organizational levels, from production teams to leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize simultaneously.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made. Background checks will be conducted if needed, and the company will provide an opportunity to explain circumstances or challenge the report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation for your job search, application, or interview, call 1-800-836-6345. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We provide various Health and Welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Benefits eligibility depends on location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.