Senior Manufacturing Engineer

What you’ll do:

Job Summary
Develop, implement and maintain the engineering functions for the facility: industrial engineering, manufacturing, processes and tools, in order to support operations by achieving the goals and manufacturing and quality objectives. Responsibilities include coordinating equipment installations, technical support, process improvements, development of preventive maintenance, and compliance of Environmental and Safety Objectives.    

Job Responsibilities
•    Demonstrates the application of Engineering Concepts (tools/ principles) and evidence of creative thinking (Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Advanced Prints, BOM´s, Tolerance Stack ups).
•    Evaluates and Improves manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
•    Plans, organizes, and leads projects teams through PROLaunch (Phase-Gate process).
•    Demonstrates application of basic projects management tools/principles (Ex.: Action Items, Project Plan, Critical Routes and Team Meetings).
•    Process Change implementation.
•    Coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems.
•    Confers with manufacturing, marketing, sales and suppliers to develop designs and resolve design and/or production issues.
•    Shows tangible evidence of critical problem-solving tools.
•    Tooling and equipment procurement, studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. 

Qualifications:

Education level required    
Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, electrical, electronic or manufacturing engineering required

Years and area of experience required    
4 years’ experience in manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally in the automotive industry

Technical knowledge   
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and training in assembly controls, automation, mistake proofing techniques and CNC programming.
• Knoledge of PRO-Launch methodology
• Experience conducting multidisciplinary teams.
• Skills at interpreting mechanical drawings and basic use of CAD and/or Solid works systems.
• Knowledge of machinery functions (hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic operations)

Skills:

Soft skills   
• Solving Problems and analysis techniques (5’s, 8D’s, Ishikawa, A3).
• Background or experience in quality basics such as statistical process control, capability studies and gage R&R´s.
• English language intemediate level.
• Green Belt (Six Sigma) certification will be considered a plus.
• SAP knowledge focuses on Manufacturing Processes.
• This position requires some travel.  
• It requires the use management skills, act as a liaison for associates at all levels.
• Participate and assist in meeting all plant Environmental Health and Safety objectives.
• Establish a timely response for corrective actions to help drive continuous improvement through the Environmental Management Program. 
• Develop and implement positive employee relations (Eaton Philosophy) to encourage employee involvement and to create an environment in which employees see no need for third party intervention.
• Proactive & results driven.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills and fluency.
• Demonstrated and mature systems integration, planning and execution abilities are essential.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement of preventive maintenance system required
• Participate actively in Eaton’s initiatives such as community involvement, diversity and wellness