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Join us in delivering energy-efficient solutions that create real impact. We make what matters work.\nEaton’s Mobility Group is currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer & Prototype Manager to join our team at the Bosconero Valves Plant (Turin).\nThe 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.\nFor 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.\nFor 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.\nEaton 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.\nPlease 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.\nWhat you’ll do:\nConduct manufacturing runs and process capability analyses to improve production times, costs, cycle times and scrap levels.\n\nDesign and implement production process improvements, reviewing new products, processes, equipment and machine cycle times to increase efficiency and ensure quality.\n\nManage machine safety, MESH requirements and production reorganization projects, while assessing equipment capabilities and technological investments to support production capacity.\n\nDrive cost reduction, problem solving, quality and error-proofing initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PFMEA, control plans and standardized work.\n\nCoach and motivate shop-floor employees to improve cost, productivity, quality and delivery performance.\n\nManage Prototype Shop operations and P&L, from order receipt through manufacturing and final shipment.\n\nPlan production schedules, priorities, workforce and resources to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.\n\nCollaborate with Engineering and Sales on manufacturing feasibility, processes and cost estimates, while acting as the main customer interface.\n\nCoordinate plant functions, subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and company standards.\n\nDrive continuous improvement, capacity planning and investment decisions, while leading the team and addressing operational risks.\n\nQualifications:\nMaster’s degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.\nIdeally 3-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering or a related industrial environment.\nExperience leading and managing teams, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.\nSkills:\nFluent English and Italian\nStrong knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes, including machining, cold forming and heat treatment.\nKnowledge of PFMEA, work instructions, CAD systems, Poka-Yoke and Lean Manufacturing.\nKnowledge of quality processes and tools, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), capability studies and Gage R&R.\nExperience with budgeting, forecasting and manpower planning.\nStrong people management and supervisory skills, including coaching and training techniques.\nSolid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.\nWhat we offer:\nChallenging projects in dynamic collaborative team in an international environment\nWe 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\nWe make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible\nWe make your wellbeing matter - we offer Health Insurance Plan (MetaSalute) and a Company Welfare plan for all Eaton Employees.\nWe make your growth matter - we invest in our employee for the long term with annual performance&Development reviews.\nWe 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.\nEaton 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\nAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.\nWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. 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