Manufacturing Engineer Manager

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Eaton’s GEIS division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Manager.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113,000 - $165,000 a 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.

• Serve as an active member of the Highland Senior Leadership team, fulfilling leadership duties and providing input for strategy, direction & continuous improvement by leveraging the Eaton Leadership Competencies and Attributes and Lean Tools.
• Develop strategic plans to identify and address current and future challenges for department & plant around engineering and maintenance processes.
• Conduct performance reviews to improve organizational performance - Manage Engineering Department, including Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Tool Design, Maintenance and Program Management.
• Assist with timely development and implementation of operating capacity plan, facilities programs, business systems, product changes, and introductions.
• Manage, develop, recommend, and implement approved capital programs to support the profit and strategic plans.
• Direct engineering services in implementing changes to all factory operations through Industry 4.0 - Provide support for EHS procedures and training, to drive a Zero Incident Culture across the plant. Serve as a MESH Category Champion, as assigned.
• Initiate, support and lead continuous improvement activities within the department through effective deployment of assessment and lean tools (VSM, RIE, A3, WSRA, PFMEA and other EBS Tools) to drive efficiency and results.
• Schedule, lead and communicate departmental priorities with the team and coordinate activities with other functions within the plant.
• Execute flawless launch of new products and/or product lines as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Science, or related field
• Minimum three (3) years of direct managing people experience
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.
• No relocation assistance is offered for this role. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Highland, IL will be considered. Active duty military members are exempt from this geographical area limitation.

• Program Management Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Strong Leadership and Communication skills

• Good working knowledge and experience with operational improvement tools such as Lean, Six-Sigma, problem solving/ decision making
• Strong interpersonal skills used for the review, motivation, and development of direct reports in addition to building relationships with internal customers and external vendors
• Demonstrated ability to leverage cross-functional resources to support departmental requirements.
  
  - Assure timely implementation of capital plans and operating plans.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism through effective selection, training, and development of staff.

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