Senior Manufacturing Launch Engineer - Capacity Expansion

Eaton Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Capacity Expansion to drive plant launches, expansions and new production-line installations in Charlotte, NC or nearby sites. You will translate product requirements into scalable manufacturing systems and provide technical leadership through all launch phases.

The role requires strong manufacturing engineering expertise, disciplined project leadership, and collaboration with Operations, Quality, and Finance to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience.
• Led at least one significant launch, plant expansion, or production-line installation.
• Experience with equipment specification, installation, debugging, commissioning, and qualification.
• Experience with facility layout, process development, capacity analysis, and material flow.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support site activities during critical launch periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead greenfield and brownfield plant launches, expansions, and new line installations from concept to handoff.
• Develop launch strategy, milestones, and readiness criteria for projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain.
• Translate forecasts and requirements into capacity, equipment, labor, and material-flow needs.
• Lead design reviews, risk mitigation, and launch-readiness activities.
• Provide on-site leadership during installation, commissioning, and ramp-up.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Manufacturing process design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Capacity Expansion to drive plant launches, expansions and new production-line installations in Charlotte, NC or nearby sites. You will translate product requirements into scalable manufacturing systems and provide technical leadership through all launch phases.

The role requires strong manufacturing engineering expertise, disciplined project leadership, and collaboration with Operations, Quality, and Finance to ensure safe,