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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton Aerospace
Middlesex, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026
Eaton's IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer. This position will be located at our Middlesex, NC facility. Relocation benefits will be provided within the United States only.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the creation, ownership, and improvement of processes throughout the plant. In this role, you will have responsibilities across the plant including the following activities: capital projects, safety improvements, cost reduction / cost out projects, product cost estimating, developing and maintaining production standards and standard work. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will assist in the coordination of the capital spending program, insuring accuracy of BOM and routings within ERP system, and assist in new product launch during and after implementation.

As a subject matter expert "SME" you will facilitate 8D problem solving, investigating and troubleshooting issues, and present conclusions to internal and external customers. Ensure individual and group project objectives are met. Prepare/review documents including cost estimates, capital appropriation requests, project schedules, design specifications, process specifications, and equipment specifications. Prepare and present technical reports and conclusions to leadership team members. Coordinate and manage Change Management (MCO's) within plant.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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.

What you'll do:

• Lead efforts to proactively identify opportunities to improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, and reduce Costs, also prioritize safety and develop solutions for open concerns.
• Provide day-to-day support for the manufacturing team, including investigating, analyzing and troubleshooting for product design, materials, tooling, equipment, production methods and processes.
• Develop or purchase manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tooling, create and Improve manufacturing documentation, including operator method sheets (work instructions), standard work, and other instruction.
• Employ Value Stream Maps to evaluate process current state and plan/execute future state and implement Cost Reduction projects.
• Identify and implement new manufacturing methods and process modification recommendations for reduction of waste, cost, enhanced safety, or improved delivery.
• Develop cost justification and project plans for new/modified tooling, machinery, or other Capital Projects.
• Coordinate implementation of new products into manufacturing. Create, review and approve product and process test reports necessary to gain customer approval of new or modified product designs.
• Establish, maintain, and audit Engineering Specifications, Bills of Material, Process Routers, Production Standards, and Process FMEA's for new and existing products.
• Participate with multi-functional product development teams to ensure manufacturability of new designs through the ProLaunch process and identify resource needs for the plant, assist in preparing budgets and major appropriation requests.
• Assist in evaluation of potential and existing suppliers and provide support for resolution of supplier quality concerns.
• Foster an environment that promotes Eaton's goals and philosophies and encourage continuous improvement through participation and teamwork.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of one (1) year engineering experience with electrical components.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in process development.
• Experience using PPAP.
• Experience leading large CAPEX projects or new product development projects.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience.

Position Success Criteria:
• Understanding of change management processes.
• Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma Tools.
• Proficiency in Product Data Management systems for document control and workflow management.
• Understanding of fluid conveyance related products, manufacturing techniques, and material science.
• Strong project and time management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from production associates to the leadership team.
• Limited travel may be required (<10%).

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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Salary : $86,000 - $126,000

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