Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton; Rumford (RI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer at their Rumford, RI facility. This role will actively support manufacturing operations, focusing on process improvements, training team members, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

The position offers a competitive annual salary range of $71,000 - $105,000 and is eligible for a variable incentive program. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and three months of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve manufacturing processes that meet quality standards.
• Create, edit, and optimize CNC machine programs.
• Support troubleshooting and operator training.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Reading blueprints

Effective communication

Multitasking

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CNC programming

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.

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

• 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.

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.
• 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.

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Benefits

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.