Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer. This role takes place at our Hodges, SC facility and we are able to offer relocation assistance for candidates within the United States.

　　The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will lead manufacturing programs resulting in significant advancements in productivity, product cost, quality and the maintenance of plant equipment and its production processes. This person will perform a wide variety of engineering and technical tasks involving the application of engineering knowledge and the development of solutions to complex problems pertaining to products, materials, manufacturing processes, tests, and unique design applications.

　　It is an exciting time to join the Busway team as we begin our Industry 4.0 journey! In the role you will have the opportunity to support planning an implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions such as equipment automation and process improvements. You will be involved in state-of-the-art assembly line design and advancing material handling systems.

　　The expected annual salary range for this role is $91500.03 - $134200.04 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:

　　Lead manufacturing engineer to support launch, commissioning and scaling up of our Busway assembly operations.

　　Serve as the lead in advancing current factory assembly processes and ensuring consistency and knowledge sharing across the assembly lines.

　　Review product designs for manufacturability and completeness.

　　Improve existing product and new product launches through designing and implementing different assembly line models (semi / automated conveyance systems, flexible cell design, one piece flow, batch flow).

　　Design highly automated material handling solutions to establish new and improved existing material flows throughout the assembly lines.

　　Hands-on support on a mixed model shop floor environment.

　　Apply lean manufacturing principles (specifically - mixed model assembly line design, lean material flow, standardized work) to improve operations.

　　Lead Structured Problem-Solving process for assembly lines (DMAIC methodology) to identify root cause and implement permanent solutions.

　　Review, process and execute Engineering Change notices.

　　Develop and prepare work instructions, control plans, Process Failure Mode Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), and process validation plans.

　　Train production personnel in new or existing operations.

　　Lead and Facilitate VSM workshops and kaizen events in assembly lines.

　　Prepare capital equipment requests.

　　Qualifications:

　　Required (Basic) Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution

　　3 years of engineering experience or technical experience in a manufacturing role

　　Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Masters in Engineering from an accredited institution.

　　3-5 years of experience in designing and managing high mix-low volume assembly lines.

　　Strong knowledge in queueing theory and discrete event simulation modeling techniques (ARENA etc.)

　　Experience in transitioning products from prototype to production.

　　Familiarity with APQP / PFMEA

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