Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & Cost-Out Innovation

Nutanix; 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 initiatives and drive continuous improvement. The role applies Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to cut waste, supports concurrent engineering, and develops manufacturing processes to reduce costs and extend product life.

Responsibilities include cost estimates, process development, and capital requests, with ITAR considerations and a requirement to reside within 70 miles of Davenport.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• ITAR compliance requires U.S. Person status (citizenship, permanent resident, asylee/refugee).
• No relocation offered; applicants must reside within 70 miles of Davenport, IA.

Responsibilities

• Leads cost-out events and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.
• Applies Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques to reduce waste and variation.
• Participates in concurrent engineering and design reviews to minimize costs and extend product life.
• Conducts Design for Manufacturing and value engineering initiatives as applicable.
• Develops work breakdown structures to estimate costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Supports new product development using program management tools to maintain schedules.
• Develops and integrates new processes and methodologies to provide competitive advantages.
• Prepares Capital Appropriation Requests with payback and NPV analyses.

Skills

Lean/continuous improvement

Root Cause problem solving

Developing assembly processes

Routings/work instructions

Aerospace industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Eaton's AER MSD Mission System Division in Davenport, IA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead cost-out initiatives and drive continuous improvement. The role applies Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to cut waste, supports concurrent engineering, and develops manufacturing processes to reduce costs and extend product life.

Responsibilities include cost estimates, process development, and capital requests, with ITAR considerations and a requirement to reside within 70 miles of Davenport.