Senior Fabrication COE Engineer - Automation & FMS Leader

Eaton; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication COE onsite at Arden, NC, Charlotte, NC, Greenwood, SC, or Sumter, SC. The role focuses on sheet metal fabrication, process optimization, and design-for-manufacturing reviews.

You will drive capacity optimization, MLR readiness, and make-versus-buy decisions, while collaborating with design engineering and site teams to improve equipment efficiency and implement automated fabrication systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years experience in manufacturing engineering, process development and capital management.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to support business objectives, customer needs, and operational requirements.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering preferred
• Experience in metal pre-treatment and finishing preferred
• Experience in metal transformation: Stamping, Laser/punch, bending process and technologies
• Demonstrated problem-solving and leadership skills
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or greater preferred

Responsibilities

• Strong technical experience in managing Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) in highly automated fabrication environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of lasers, punch presses, press brakes, panel benders.
• Familiarity with Trumpf, Prima Power, Amada (or equivalent OEMs) and their capabilities.
• Develop specifications for new fabrication equipment, flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) and automated part handling.
• Understanding of digital manufacturing platforms, MES integration, fabrication scheduling systems, and equipment connectivity.
• DMM (Aquilla Group) experience is a plus.
• Experience with fabrication material flow automation, production logistics systems, and lights-out manufacturing architectures.
• Strong knowledge of material properties for optimized manufacturing process development and equipment selection.
• General knowledge and experience with spot welding, powder coating, and painting
• Conduct Design For Manufacturing (DFM) reviews for fabricated components and assemblies.
• Support development and implementation of press brake and fabrication safety programs, including guarding and vision systems.
• Support new product launches with Manufacturing Launch Readiness (MLR) Processes at the site level.
• Work with design engineering to incorporate Design For Manufacturing (DFM) elements and design standards into product development.
• Identify skill gaps and provide/coordinate training and technical support to site manufacturing personnel.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and Pro Launch through the creation of Process Maps, Standard Work, Takt Times, Potential Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Design of Experiments, Control Plans, and Job Safety Analysis for production lines.
• Make vs buy analysis for part cost and quality optimization.
• Work with sites to generate maintenance and technology roadmaps to sustain and improve equipment efficiency while optimizing capital.
• Support development of standard work and PM plans for all related fabrication processes.

Skills

Project leadership

Influence & change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred

Job description

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication COE onsite at Arden, NC, Charlotte, NC, Greenwood, SC, or Sumter, SC. The role focuses on sheet metal fabrication, process optimization, and design-for-manufacturing reviews.

You will drive capacity optimization, MLR readiness, and make-versus-buy decisions, while collaborating with design engineering and site teams to improve equipment efficiency and implement automated fabrication systems.