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Eaton Corporation Divisional Manufacturing Project Engineer - Industry 4.0 in Roanoke, Virginia
Eaton’s Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions (GEIS) division is currently seeking a Divisional Manufacturing Project Engineer - Industry 4.0 for their Crouse Hinds business. This position may be based at one of the following manufacturing facilities: Syracuse, NY; Roanoke, VA or La Grange, NC and offers relocation assistance.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $120075.03 - $176110.04 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
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:
Position Overview:
Reporting directly to the Director of Operations for Crouse-Hinds and functionally to the Global Director of Operations Strategy, this role will be responsible for the execution of the advanced manufacturing strategy across all 6 manufacturing facilities. You will support the critical strategic growth initiatives, footprint optimization, automation and ‘Industry 4.0’ transformation. Additional responsibilities may include process conceptualization, feasibility assessments, and process validation.
Essential Functions:
Work with all teams in the division to develop a comprehensive strategy for the division focused on needs of the business and cost contributors/constraints.
Participate in and help execute manufacturing improvement strategies around footprint optimization, automation constraints management and product growth in coordination with the Product Line Managers
Identify and implement key initiatives to drive Industry 4.0 deployment and maturity with GEIS’s Crouse-Hinds group
Prepare capital and operating cost estimates for new products and changes in existing products by estimating equipment, tooling, and gauging investment. Determine machine production rates and manning requirements.
Lead formulation of manufacturing documentation, fabrication drawings, process sheets, control plans and tool layouts; will include global alignment to standardize processes and technologies
Collaborate with corporate supply chain team and the sites to write and submit appropriation requests approval (CAR) for new and replacement equipment, track, and report on project spending
Review and evaluate product designs and recommend changes to facilitate manufacturability and assembly processes
Manage global capacity files for current and new business. Minimize capital for new projects and maximize profitability through footprint analysis.
Conceptualize, develop, and approve designs of special tools, assembly lines, machines, and gauges for manufacturing processes
Coordinate and perform machine / assembly process runoffs to measure process with capability analysis using SPC at vendor’s and Eaton’s facility and supervise in-house installations
Utilize Eaton’s project management tool (ProLaunch) to lead transitions from project to operations through training and informing operators, quality control technicians, front line leaders, and management on improved process techniques and new manufacturing concepts
Work with purchasing and product engineering to develop rough and finish material drawings for purchased material vendors
Meet with team members and present current equipment, process development, and appropriation spending progress on projects at regular design review committee meetings
Ensure ALL requirements are met in accordance with Environmental Health and Safety System in relation to overall production process, machine specifications and operator ergonomics
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum of seven (7) years' engineering work experience in a manufacturing production environment involving automation
Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future
The position falls under the ITAR regulations (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ten (10) years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing production environment
Prior hands-on experience with production Welding, stamping, tooling, machining, grinding, and assembly equipment
Extensive experience in tool and manufacturing process development with knowledge of CAD
Automation / Simulation / Budgetary/ Cost Analysis experience
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Familiarity with problem solving methodologies, e.g., 8D, 5 Why, A3
Electrical industry experience
Skills:
Position Criteria:
Up to 25% travel
Strong sense of urgency, ownership and effective communication skills
Excellent communication skills to enable multi-site support at all levels within the organization (mainly plants Manufacturing Engineering), as well as, externally with component and capital equipment suppliers
Execution of strategic projects and ability to provide detailed summaries
Ability to align technical with business view
Familiarity with Environmental Health & Safety
Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to learn from technical experts and apply new knowledge
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