Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programmer

Eaton Corporation; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems Aerospace division is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Programmer focused on CNC machining. The role is based in Euclid, OH, and involves developing and revising CNC programs for high-precision aerospace hardware.

Responsibilities include leading lean improvement efforts, interfacing with design and supply chain teams, and ensuring manufacturability while meeting cost and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of 1+ years of CNC programming experience with complex lathe, mill, 5-axis operations in a precision environment.
• ITAR/US person status required; no sponsorship now or in future.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and maintain CNC programs for high-complexity aerospace hardware.
• Lead manufacturing engineering projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability and design for lean processes.
• Perform time studies and maintain time standards to optimize efficiency.
• Support tooling, gauge, and fixture requirements to ensure production readiness.

Skills

CNC programming

Lean manufacturing

Time studies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CNC milling

CNC turning

5-axis machining

Job description

Eaton’s AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems Aerospace division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programmer.

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:

Primary Function:

Eaton’s Aerospace Division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Programmer with a concentration in CNC Machining. Special processes can include but may not be limited to programming, CNC milling and turning, 5-Axis grinding, shaping, hobbing, anodizing, cleaning, heat treatment, nitriding and dry film. This position is part of our Fuel and Motion Control Systems Division located in our Euclid, OH facility. The Euclid facility has approximately 330 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace Fuel Pumping components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.

Ther ME Programmer, will be responsible for creating and revising CNC machining programs to meet engineering, quality, and efficiency requirements. The Special Process ME also leads Manufacturing Engineering projects across the High-Performance Work Teams and will focus on execution and implementation of best practices, including process troubleshooting and continuous improvement. Executes strategic vision related to assigned functional responsibilities to include: cost out / overhead optimization, CONC/DPPM reduction, leads lean continuous improvement activities related to productivity, and waste reduction improvements. Interface as necessary with internal Customers, Supply Chain, Engineering, ELSS and other disciplines to assure safety, quality, and cost control.

Essential Functions:

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Develop, prepare, and maintain complete cost-efficient programs for CNC machines for product hardware of above average complexity. Design and implement routers, operational process sketches, fixturing and gages for safe and efficient manufacturing, assembly, inspection and testing of aerospace hardware.
• Manage multiple projects across complex work teams
• Interact with Design Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability of new products. Participates in design review process, and acts as a liaison for products from inception through shipment to customer.
• Design, develop, and implement efficient CNC machining processes to produce high-quality production parts by creating and revising CNC machining programs and verifying program success through prove-outs.
• Develop, prepare and maintain complete cost-efficient manufacturing processes for product hardware of above average complexity in order to meet/exceed the departmental goals of L.U., MPS, scrap and lead time. Understand shop capacity planning related to equipment, processes and manning. Must be mindful of process and test capabilities and recognize organizational core competencies. Assists others in root cause and failure analysis as required.
• Determine all tooling, gauging, programing, and equipment requirements as needed.
• Optimize existing assembly and test utilization through upgraded and improved tooling, programming, and first pass yield.
• Provide support to floor issues across the manufacturing facility.
• Develop and implement acceptance criteria, procedure/work instructions, setup instructions, quality management alerts regarding assembly capabilities and training materials in accordance with internal/external requirements.
• Perform Maintenance of production routings and time standards related to changes in process or equipment.
• Assist Quality with root cause and corrective actions to resolve issues involving discrepant product or material and support efforts to create more consistent quality manufacturing.
• Conduct time studies, evaluate and maintain time standards.
• Support the planning, procurement, and maintenance of specialized tooling for all equipment to ensure constant availability to manufacturing as well as continuously improve the manufacturing process through upgrades and improvements to current tooling supply and sourcing.
• Promote culture of Continuous Improvement and understand lean manufacturing techniques as they apply to eliminate waste and deliver products to customer’s expectations. Drive short-term and long-term improvements to achieve goals outlined on Value Stream Maps. Participate in kaizen events, i.e., set-up reduction, Standard Work, 5S, and problem-solving activities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of 1 + years of CNC programming experience with responsibilities as an engineer, CNC programmer and machinist, specifically with complex lathe, mill, 5-axis, grinding, shaping, hobbing operations in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.”
• Candidate will not need 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 (