Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Roxboro, NC

VetJobs; Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Roxboro, NC, is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to support high-speed assembly and grinding processes. The role focuses on troubleshooting tooling, advising maintenance, and mentoring technicians to reduce downtime.

The position requires a engineering degree with 3+ years in manufacturing or a HS degree with 7+ years of experience. Relocation is not offered and candidates must reside near Roxboro, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university with 3+ years of experience as a manufacturing or process engineer.
• HS degree with 7+ years of similar manufacturing experience may be considered.
• Sponsorship and relocation are not offered; candidate must reside within 60 miles of Roxboro, NC.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze complex mechanical assemblies for product lines.
• Provide ideas for improvements to existing products.
• Offer technical support to operators, maintenance technicians, supervisors, and managers.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean tools.
• Ensure accurate process documentation and quality standards.
• Design/implement product or process changes and drive cost reductions.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for product development or process improvement.
• Train operators and maintenance on process changes.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Grinding processes

ERP (SAP)

Lean Six Sigma

3D CAD modeling

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

High School/GED

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Job Description ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA / Vehicle Group North America division is currently seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton\'s plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

What You’ll Do

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer role at the Roxboro NC Eaton location is part of the Vehicle Group North America organization. The primary function of this role is to provide day to day support for Roxboro’s high speed assembly and grinding processes in a manufacturing environment. The day to day support would include activities such as: leading troubleshooting for tooling usage, advising maintenance technicians on machine repairs, assisting with troubleshooting of part quality issues, and mentoring machine technicians on proper machine setup. A primary goal of this position would be to aid in the development of our maintenance technicians and assist in the standard work related to machine repair to decrease down time.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and analyze complex mechanical assemblies for our product lines.
• Provide innovative ideas for improvements to existing products.
• Provide technical support to operators, maintenance technicians, supervisors and managers as required
• Drive continuous improvement utilizing lean tools
• Ensure accurate documentation for processes
• Ensure quality standards
• Design/implement product or process changes as required
• Drive cost reduction efforts and productivity improvements
• Participate in various cross-functional teams relative to product development or process improvement
• Provide training for operators and maintenance technicians on process changes
• Maintain an attitude supportive of continuous improvement, teamwork, cooperation, respect, and integrity.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Auto req ID

480810BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university with 3+ years of experience working as a manufacturing or process engineer ... or... HS Degree with 7+ years of same mfg. experince.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.”
• Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation assistance is available for this role. Candidates must reside within 60 miles of Roxboro , NC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with AutoCAD or Solidworks.
• Previous experience with grinding processes / tooling in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma project experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and the creation of detailed drawings
• One plus year experience collaborating and participating in engineering projects.
• Ability to gather and analyze relevant data of manufacturing operations and processes in order to optimize throughput, reduce scrap, and improve quality while ensuring the safety of plant personnel.
• Must possess effective and verbal communications skills.
• Must possess good organizational and prioritization skills to maintain and address multiple assigned projects and expectations.

Skills

• Able to train others and document processes

City*

Roxboro

State*

North Carolina

Job_Category

Engineering

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Eaton

Salary Range

$75,000-$100,000