Senior Steel Fabrication Engineer | Relocation Available

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Steel Fabrication onsite at Arden, NC; Charlotte, NC; Greenwood, SC; or Sumter, SC.

The role emphasizes strong technical leadership in flexible manufacturing systems and equipment like lasers, punch presses, and bending machines. The ideal candidate will develop specifications for new fabrication equipment, ensure MES integration, support safety programs, and assist with new product launches while coordinating site training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development and capital management.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position (no CPT/OPT/STEM OPT/H-1B, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) in highly automated fabrication environments.
• Specify new fabrication equipment, FMS, and automated part handling.
• Understand MES integration and digital manufacturing platforms; consider DMM (Aquilla Group) as a plus.
• Support fabrication material flow automation and lights-out manufacturing architectures.
• Develop DFMs for fabricated components and assemblies; coordinate design-for-manufacturing elements.
• Support safety programs for press brakes and fabrication equipment, including guarding and vision systems.
• Assist with Manufacturing Launch Readiness processes for new product launches at the site.
• Identify skill gaps and provide training and technical support to site personnel.
• Perform make-vs-buy analyses for part cost and quality optimization.

Skills

Ability to lead projects

Influential skills and change mgmt

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, Steel Fabrication onsite at Arden, NC; Charlotte, NC; Greenwood, SC; or Sumter, SC.

The role emphasizes strong technical leadership in flexible manufacturing systems and equipment like lasers, punch presses, and bending machines. The ideal candidate will develop specifications for new fabrication equipment, ensure MES integration, support safety programs, and assist with new product launches while coordinating site training