Manufacturing Engineer - Distribution Center & Wire Plating

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Distribution Center & Wire Plating. This role will take place at our facility in Ellisville, MO.

The Manufacturing Engineer - Distribution Center & Wire Plating is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and productivity. This role partners closely with operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain to drive process stability, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and support new product or equipment introductions.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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.

What you’ll do:

Wire Electroplating Process Ownership

• Design, develop, and oversee the implementation of electroplating processes.
• Ensure that all processes are in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to plating processes.
• Continuously monitor and improve process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new products and processes.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate project results and recommendations.
• Provide training and support to production personnel regarding plating processes.

Process Development & Optimization

• Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance throughput.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and capacity modeling to optimize labor and equipment utilization.
• Define process parameters and control methods to ensure stable, repeatable production.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen initiatives targeting cost reduction, productivity, and defect reduction.
• Identify root causes of process issues using structured problem solving tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC).
• Monitor key process metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.

Technical & Engineering Support

• Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Provide engineering support to troubleshoot equipment and process-related downtime.
• Partner with maintenance on reliability improvements and preventive maintenance strategies.

Equipment & Technology Implementation

• Support specification, procurement, installation, and validation of new equipment or tooling.
• Evaluate and implement latest technologies to improve safety, quality, and operational performance.
• Assist with plant layout, workflow changes, and process scale up.

Quality & Compliance (Wire Plating Operation)

• Ensure processes comply with internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Quality to investigate nonconformance and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Participate in audits and support continuous compliance readiness.

Safety & Risk Reduction

• Champion safe process design and enforce adherence to safety procedures and ergonomic best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigate hazards through engineering controls and process modifications.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role.
• At least 1 year of experience with CAD software, process data analysis, and engineering documentation. (NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor)

• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Ellisville, MO will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 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 cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience working with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• At least 1 year of experience in high volume or automated manufacturing environments.
• 2 years of hands-on experience with equipment validation, process commissioning, or industrial automation.

Skills:

• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret data, and develop effective solutions.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and advanced data analytics.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, and ISO/TS quality system requirements.

Key Competencies:

• Process Thinking: Ability to understand, map, and optimize complex manufacturing processes.
• Technical Aptitude: Strong troubleshooting ability and comfort with equipment and tooling.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactively identifies opportunities and drives improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works effectively with operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses fact-based analytics to drive process enhancements.

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