Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & NPI Leader

Nutanix; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Electrical division seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes in Worcester, MA. The role focuses on cost reduction, quality improvement, and production efficiency across new and existing products.

The candidate will apply lean methods, perform capability studies, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with plant leadership to deliver effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years of experience in manufacturing, with a focus on manufacturing engineering.
• No relocation is being offered; candidates within 50-mile radius of Worcester, MA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply lean manufacturing to enhance quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure processes meet MESH and quality standards; support 8D, gage R&R, capability studies, root cause analysis.
• Review labor, material, and production costs; assist management with production planning and decisions.
• Analyze plant workflow, equipment placement, and space to improve efficiency.
• Support New Product Development launches and capital equipment selections.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

MS Office

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro/E

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical division seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes in Worcester, MA. The role focuses on cost reduction, quality improvement, and production efficiency across new and existing products.

The candidate will apply lean methods, perform capability studies, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with plant leadership to deliver effective solutions.