Manufacturing Engineer (South Molton, UK)

We are more than just a power management company, we are committed to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability. You will be part of a global team committed to delivering on our brand promise: "Make what matters work" We pride ourselves on building a culture that reflects our shared goals, beliefs, and attitudes.

We are ethical - We are passionate - We are responsible - We are efficient - We are transparent - We are learning. We are EATON!

What you’ll do:

• Develops and maintains robust, cost efficient manufacturing processes and product structures consistent with lean manufacturing practices.

• Must be mindful of process and test capabilities and recognize organizational core competencies.

• Ensures root cause and failure analysis is performed as required.

• Leads cost-out events and promotes culture of continuous improvement.

• Applies lean manufacturing techniques as means to eliminate waste and deliver products to customer’s expectations.

• Implements methods and practices to reduce variation.

• Develops team’s ability to understand source(s) of variation and identify impact of tolerance stacks in assemblies by applying Six Sigma Design and Development strategies.

• Understands application of SPC and gage R&R.

• Participates in concurrent engineering efforts and critical design reviews to minimize product development costs and maximize useful life of products.

• Conducts Design for Manufacturing and value engineering initiatives as applicable.

• Develops work breakdown structures as a tool to develop cost estimates.

• Participates in new product development projects using ProLaunch as a tool to articulate deliverables and a vehicle to commit to schedules

• Coordinates manufacturing liaison/s for products from inception through shipment to customer.

• Develops and integrates new processes and methodologies as to provide competitive advantages for the business.

• Recommends Capital Appropriation Requests (including payback and net present value analysis) for acquisition of equipment to support emerging and existing technologies.

• Trains associates as required.

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

• Degree in Six Sigma or similar subject.

Skills:

• Detailed knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques – i.e. value stream mapping, one piece flow, etc.

• Understanding of Six Sigma concepts and tools and where they relate to minimizing process / product variability – i.e. regression analysis, design of experiments, hypothesis testing, etc. Ensuring they are deployed appropriately

• Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) - i.e. thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Gage R & R, control charts, Pareto charts, etc.

• Proficiency in various software applications – i.e. Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, MS Office suite, MiniTab, etc.

• Knowledge of manufacturing principles and technical specifications to support facilities competencies – i.e. metal cutting, tool design, injection molding, welding, soldering, etc.

• Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams

• Detailed knowledge of engineering design and product reliability concepts as to facilitate analysis of fluid dynamics, thermal dynamics, electronic circuits, etc.

• Understanding of ProLaunch.

• Knowledge of industry and customer specific quality processes (i.e., ISO9001, AS9100 etc).

• Knowledge of product and end user application/specifications, including product testing requirements. (design/process interface).

What We Offer To You

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team

• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible

• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University

• 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.

• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.

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