Senior Gear & Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & Automation

Eaton Corporation; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for its Kings Mountain, NC facility. The role focuses on designing, improving, and maintaining gear and shaft processes aligned with safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams to implement Lean improvements, updating process documents, and supporting capital projects. Relocation assistance is available within the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years’ manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Lean tools and continuous improvement is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes for transmission components.
• Lead change through cross-functional teams and project management.
• Update work instructions, PFMEA, control plans, and standard work.
• Implement fail-safe strategies and support new product launches.

Skills

Time studies

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Cross-functional teamwork

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ProEngineer CAD

PLC/Robotics troubleshooting

Job description

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for its Kings Mountain, NC facility. The role focuses on designing, improving, and maintaining gear and shaft processes aligned with safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams to implement Lean improvements, updating process documents, and supporting capital projects. Relocation assistance is available within the United States.