Manufacturing Engineer & Prototype Manager

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Eaton’s Mobility Group is currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer & Prototype Manager to join our team at the Bosconero Valves Plant (Turin).

The Manufacturing Engineer & Prototype Manager will develop, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes to meet quality and safety standards, conduct feasibility studies, solve problems, and ensure assigned engineering projects are completed on time and at appropriate cost.

For the Manufacturing Engineer area, the role will monitor and improve manufacturing processes to reduce operating costs and scrap, improve quality, address machine capabilities and production issues, develop improved processing methods, implement cost-saving initiatives, support continuous improvement, and develop machining processes for new part releases, with a special focus on safety machine adjustment plans and projects.

For the Prototype Area, the role will lead the Prototype Shop with full P&L accountability, overseeing the entire process from order intake through production and customer shipment. Responsibilities include meeting delivery, quality, cost, and customer expectations; defining production priorities; optimizing workflow and resources; managing the workforce; collaborating with Engineering, Sales, Quality, Production, and Facility Plant teams; managing prototype-related customer interactions; and supporting process definition, cost estimation, external supplier management, and continuous improvement.

Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package based on applicable skills, knowledge and experience, and aligned with internal and external market practices. The annual salary range for this role is EUR 60.800 - EUR 89.100 gross per 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:

• Conduct manufacturing runs and process capability analyses to improve production times, costs, cycle times and scrap levels.

• Design and implement production process improvements, reviewing new products, processes, equipment and machine cycle times to increase efficiency and ensure quality.

• Manage machine safety, MESH requirements and production reorganization projects, while assessing equipment capabilities and technological investments to support production capacity.

• Drive cost reduction, problem solving, quality and error-proofing initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PFMEA, control plans and standardized work.

• Coach and motivate shop-floor employees to improve cost, productivity, quality and delivery performance.

• Manage Prototype Shop operations and P&L, from order receipt through manufacturing and final shipment.

• Plan production schedules, priorities, workforce and resources to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Sales on manufacturing feasibility, processes and cost estimates, while acting as the main customer interface.

• Coordinate plant functions, subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and company standards.

• Drive continuous improvement, capacity planning and investment decisions, while leading the team and addressing operational risks.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.
• Ideally 3-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering or a related industrial environment.
• Experience leading and managing teams, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.

Skills:

• Fluent English and Italian
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes, including machining, cold forming and heat treatment.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, work instructions, CAD systems, Poka-Yoke and Lean Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality processes and tools, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), capability studies and Gage R&R.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and manpower planning.
• Strong people management and supervisory skills, including coaching and training techniques.
• Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

What we offer:

• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team in an international environment
• We care about Inclusion and diversity, and we care about you- in Eaton we have several initiatives celebrating diversity and making our daily life more inclusive
• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your wellbeing matter - we offer Health Insurance Plan (MetaSalute) and a Company Welfare plan for all Eaton Employees.
• We make your growth matter - we invest in our employee for the long term with annual performance&Development reviews.
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.

Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time

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