Boyd Thermal by Eaton - Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Boyd Thermal by Eaton; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal by Eaton seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Lancaster, PA. The role leads production-oriented projects, overseeing transitions from engineering to manufacturing, and drives process and product improvements across the plant.

The candidate will manage capex initiatives, develop fixtures and tooling with GD&T-compliant drawings, and contribute to technical writing, presentations, and customer-facing proposals. A hands-on engineering approach is encouraged.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering with 5–10+ years’ experience.
• Strong ability to write technical reports and proposals.
• Excellent oral and written communication, capable of delivering technical presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead product transitions from engineering to production using SOPs.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency through workflow, space, and layout optimization (Lean).
• Lead capex projects and manage ROI discussions.
• Design fixtures and tooling with GD&T-compliant drawings.
• Prepare and present technical materials and proposals for customers.
• Support sales with data analysis, datasheets, and cost/bid information.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Sales support

Education

Bachelors of Science in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in our Lancaster, PA location.

Summary

Leads projects for production including but not limited to developing, improving, transitioning, proving out and executing projects by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Mentioned below. Other duties may be assigned.

Product transitions

Lead transitions from engineering to production using standard operating procedures. Should also be able to lead the engineering team in their faceted discipline.

Process/Product improvements

Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout. General understanding of manufacturing efficiency (Lean practices) to be able to analyze and plan workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.

Capex

Leads capital expenditure efforts for the engineering department and plant. Shows an understanding of the relationship with expenditures and returns on investments.

Solid Modeling

Design fixturing and tooling with an approved solid modeling program and creating properly dimensioned drawings to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standards (ANSI/ASME Y14.5M-1994).

Technical Writing

Capable of writing technical reports, proposals, journal papers, and technical articles with minimal review. Possessing good writing skills is an important capability at this level.

Presentation Skills

Capable of independently preparing and presenting technical and company background presentations and briefings. Command of professional oral and presentation skills is an important capability at this level.

Sales Support

Supports sales through proposal writing, conducting analysis, and generating solutions to customer’s requirements, preparing datasheets, customer visits and preparing cost/bid support information.

Duties

"Hands On" Related Duties Most of BOYD THERMAL BY EATONs work involves the support of production through designing, fabrication and testing of complex prototype hardware, fixtures, and assemblies. As a result, BOYD THERMAL BY EATON encourages “Hands‑on” engineering activity. As a result, an engineer should be able to perform as well as direct other engineers, technicians, production associates in the fabrication, test and delivery of hardware, fixtures, and assemblies. This “Hands‑on” experience is a valuable learning step as the engineer’s career progresses. This work involves:

• Machining
• Brazing (torch and atmosphere furnaces)
• Welding
• Operation of furnaces
• Assembly work
• Test setup and testing using developed plans and experimental test programs and fabrication procedures. Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Minor electrical work
• Project Management:
• 8.1 Delivery Schedules: Ensures that customer deliveries are met on time. Deliverables include hardware, reports, technical date, proposals, etc. If dates are in jeopardy of falling behind (i.e. not On-Time), notifies Sr. Management immediately to ensure resources are properly applied to project and schedule is restored.
• 8.2 Quality: Ensures production units fabricated under their control meet customer and BOYD THERMAL BY EATON’s quality specifications/expectations. When necessary, this should be coordinated with BOYD THERMAL BY EATON’s Quality Department.
• 8.3 Customer Communication: Ensures that the customer is notified of any technical or delivery changes/problems immediately upon discovery. Any communication to the customer shall be coordinated with the proper Regional Sales Manager.
• 8.4 Financial: Responsible for ensuring each project they are personally responsible for meets the targeted cost budget.
• 8.5 Intellectual Property: Actively maintains control of company related intellectual property, trade secrets and patents. Assures that all new inventions are documented in an Invention Disclosure, IDI, Form and submitted to the patent committee.
• 8.6 Hosted Customer Visits: Orders Lunches in advance of the customer meetings and prepares the food table the day of the meeting. This includes preparing the Coffee Station in the conference room. Stocks and maintains the drinks in the refrigerator. Stocks eating utensils, plates, napkins, etc.
• 8.7 Supplier Communication: Ensures that the supplier timeline reflects internal timeline requirements. Responsible for maintaining supplier communication and holding weekly / monthly meetings with supplier.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education And/or Experience

Bachelors of Science (B.S.) degree in engineering with 5-10 or more years’ experience.

Language Skills

Has the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on complex topics to top management, engineering staff, customers, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Work Area Cleanliness

The cubicle area is to be neatly organized and maintained by the owner. There shall be no material that is visible above the top of the cubicle wall. No material is to be stacked on the floor or in corners. In addition, your cubicle area shall not be a project material inventory location. Desk top and table tops shall be neat and orderly and absent of stacks of papers, literature, magazines and books. Please see Boyd Thermal by Eaton’s cubicle area organization requirements for more specific information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. In addition, the position requires occasional travel on airplanes and automobiles to visit customers to review progress, present findings and plan additional work and support sales.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPEARANCE AND ATTIRE

Must be well groomed and dress professionally.

CITIZENSHIP

Ability to meet government requirements to work on ITAR and DDTC related projects.

Interview Requirements And Candidate Privacy Notice

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

All Job Posting Locations

Lancaster

Remote Type

On-Site

EEO Statement

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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