Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This position will be based onsite in Jackson, MS.

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

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.

The Jackson facility has approximately 500 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.

What you’ll do:

The Manufacturing Engineer provides engineering support for manufacturing processes used to produce aerospace hydraulic products, including pumps, motors, motorpumps, and reservoirs. This position focuses on assembly and testing operations, identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance quality, productivity, reliability, and overall manufacturing performance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and improve process plans for new and existing products.
• Conduct time studies to establish or verify standards.
• Design and develop tooling to support the assembly and testing of the product.
• Create and improve check/inspection sheet documentation for production processes.
• Utilize problem solving tools (8D, 5 Why’s, DMAIC) to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Timely processing of customer returns (RMA’s) documenting detailed investigation results.
• Identify and execute cost out initiatives through productivity improvements.
• Support new product launches into production.
• Perform daily process checks to ensure compliance by technicians.
• Supports Eaton continuous improvement initiatives such as Rapid Improvement Events, Standard Work Events, Value Stream Mapping, and 5S+.
• Supports test yield investigations.

Qualifications:

Required Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Industrial Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• 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 use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
• No relocation is offered for this position. Only candidates who reside within a 50 mile radius of the Jackson, MS facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Technology degrees preferred.

Preferred Technical Knowledge and Soft Skills:

• Co-Op/Internship experience within Engineering.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and the creation of detailed drawings.
• Strong ethics, values and the ability to influence others’ decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results driven.
• Process oriented and ability to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead change in a team environment.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and make effective decisions.
• Ability to think strategically and influence others’ decision-making.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn aerospace hydraulics products and processes.
• Ability to quickly analyze, identify, and implement opportunities and corporate initiatives for improvement that have measurable dollar impact each year.
• Detail oriented.
• Collaborative style and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Knowledge of basic Microsoft and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of basic CAD.
• Up to 10% travel.

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