Manufacturing Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Eaton scores A on the Alion truth index.
Eaton’s EPG CHD ALP Airport Lighting Products division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This role is onsite at our Windsor, CT facility. Relocation is not provided.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. Please note the salary information shown 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:
The primary function of the role is to design and optimize manufacturing processes for the improvement of existing products and the launch of new products. All manufacturing processes need to meet the environmental, safety and health compliance requirements for the facility and maintain compliance with Eaton’s MESH requirements.
In this role you will:
- Work closely with product engineering in product changes/new product introductions.
- Design and optimize manufacturing processes for the improvement of existing products and the launch of new products.
- Develop and maintain work instructions for manufacturing processes, and train others on the process.
- Devise and implement concepts/ideas for design of equipment and manufacturing processes.
- Lead and implement safe work practices.
- Support capital plan by completing projects, writing CAR’s, tracking status of projects, forecasting spend and completion dates.
- Assist manufacturing personnel out on the floor troubleshooting equipment & systems and addressing product quality issues.
- Analyzes discrepant parts and directs actions to prevent their reoccurrence using 8D, PFMEA and other root cause analysis tools.
- Provide detailed engineering analysis and documentation in the management of material disposition, process updates, and engineering changes.
- Conduct cost evaluations for existing product lines.
- Assist in developing and implementing cost reduction initiatives through continuous improvement (kaizen) events.
- Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies and strategies and train others in order to execute projects and Kaizens.
- Work with plant management team to establish, maintain and complete a CI calendar of events (Kaizens/RIE’s (Rapid Improvement Events), Self-Assessments, training, etc.).
- Lead cost out data tracking and analysis utilizing Cost Out Database.
- Performs special projects and investigations at directions of immediate supervisor.
Qualifications:
Basic (Required) Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of one (1) year of engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, electrical etc.) experience within a manufacturing environment, including internship or co-op experience.
- 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, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of Windsor, CT will be considered. Active-duty military members are exempt from this geographical limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency using SolidWorks Software (or equivalent).
- Formal Lean or Six Sigma training.
- Green Belt certification.
- Experience with and working knowledge of an enterprise business system / ERP such as SAP.
- Knowledge, skills and abilities in CNC Machine Operations and/or programming.
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of problem-solving tools/methods (Six Sigma, 8D, etc.), goal setting, and performance tracking.
Experience coordinating and leading successful cross-functional improvements.
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