Test Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems division seeks a Test Manufacturing Engineer for the Euclid, OH facility. You will oversee testing of fuel pumps, analyze failures, and drive improvements in first-pass yield, data digitization, and testing efficiency.

You’ll lead cross‑functional projects focused on cost, lean practices, and new product introduction to ensure quality and safety. The role emphasizes development of robust testing procedures, collaboration with design and supply chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year technical experience in a testing environment.
• This position requires U.S. person status for export-controlled information.
• No relocation benefit; candidates within a 50‑mile radius of Euclid, OH will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Apply test procedures, DOE, fishbone diagrams, and 8D problem solving to develop cost-effective testing processes.
• Design, develop, and maintain testing processes and fixtures for aerospace hardware.
• Lead multiple projects across complex work teams and interface with Design, Operations and Supply Chain.
• Improve first-pass yield and digital data collection from testing.
• Support lean manufacturing, kaizen events, and waste-reduction initiatives.
• Participate in capital equipment procurement and start-up as needed.

Skills

Testing experience

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Eaton’s AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems division is currently seeking a Test Manufacturing Engineer. This position will be located at our Euclid, OH facility.

The Test Analyst Manufacturing Engineer, will be responsible for overseeing testing of fuel pumps and evaluating failure of pumps while continuously improving first pass yield, flexibility of testing, and digitization of data collection. This role also leads Manufacturing Engineering projects across the High-Performance Work Teams and will focus on execution and implementation of best practices, including process troubleshooting and continuous improvement, new product introduction, and automation. Execute strategic vision related to assigned functional responsibilities to include: cost out / overhead optimization, CONC/DPPM reduction, lead lean continuous improvement activities related to productivity, and waste reduction improvements. Interface as necessary with internal Customers, Supply Chain, Engineering, ELSS and other disciplines to assure safety, quality, and cost control.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 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.

What You’ll Do

• Apply test procedures, structured Design of Experiments, cause-and-effect analysis, fishbone diagrams, and 8D problem-solving techniques. Develop, document, and maintain cost-effective testing processes for products of above-average complexity. Create and implement routers, process sketches, standard work, fixtures, and gauges to support the safe and efficient manufacture, assembly, inspection, and testing of aerospace hardware.
• Manage multiple projects across complex work teams.
• Interact with Design Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability of new products. Participates in design review process, and acts as a liaison for products from inception through shipment to customer.
• Design, develop, and implement efficient testing procedures to produce high-quality production parts by improving first pass yield and digital data collection from testing.
• Develop, prepare and maintain complete cost-efficient manufacturing processes for product hardware of above average complexity in order to meet/exceed the departmental goals of L.U., MPS, scrap and lead time. Understand shop capacity planning related to equipment, processes and manning. Must be mindful of process and test capabilities and recognize organizational core competencies. Assists others in root cause and failure analysis as required.
• Determine all tooling, gauging, programing, and equipment requirements as needed.
• Optimize existing assembly and test utilization through upgraded and improved tooling, programming, and first pass yield.
• Provide support to floor issues across the manufacturing testing facility.
• Develop and implement acceptance criteria, procedure/work instructions, setup instructions, quality management alerts regarding assembly capabilities and training materials in accordance with internal/external requirements.
• Perform Maintenance of production routings and time standards related to changes in process or equipment.
• Assist Quality with root cause and corrective actions to resolve issues involving discrepant product or material and support efforts to create more consistent quality manufacturing.
• Participate in the procurement and start-up of new capital equipment (including payback and net present value analysis) for acquisition of equipment to support emerging and existing technologies as required.
• Conduct time studies, evaluate and maintain time standards.
• Support the planning, procurement, and maintenance of specialized tooling for all equipment to ensure constant availability to manufacturing as well as continuously improve the manufacturing process through upgrades and improvements to current tooling supply and sourcing.
• Promote culture of Continuous Improvement and understand lean manufacturing techniques as they apply to eliminate waste and deliver products to customer’s expectations. Drive short-term and long-term improvements to achieve goals outlined on Value Stream Maps. Participate in kaizen events, i.e., set-up reduction, Standard Work, 5S, and problem-solving activities.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year technical experience in a testing environment.
• 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.".
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Euclid, OH will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years engineering experience in a testing environment with two (2) years related to failure analysis.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience leading manufacturing in a union environment.
• Design, operations, or manufacturing