What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Spray Coatings position at Eaton?
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Spray Coatings. This role will take place out of our growing facility in Hodges, SC.
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will oversee all spray coating operations, including epoxy and powder coating processes. This role is responsible for establishing new coating processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring quality through advanced manufacturing practices and statistical process control (SPC).
The expected annual salary range for this role is $94000 - $138000 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
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
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.
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will oversee all spray coating operations, including epoxy and powder coating processes. This role is responsible for establishing new coating processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring quality through advanced manufacturing practices and statistical process control (SPC).
The expected annual salary range for this role is $94000 - $138000 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
- Develop and implement advanced spray coating processes for epoxy and powder coating applications.
- Design and optimize coating parameters to ensure consistent quality and performance.
- Establish and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems for monitoring process stability and capability.
- Lead equipment setup, calibration, and process validation for coating operations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Troubleshoot coating issues and implement corrective actions to maintain production targets.
- Train and mentor operators and technicians on best practices, process standards, and safety protocols.
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
- Minimum three (3) years of engineering or technical experience in design and/or manufacturing.
- No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Hodges facility (50 mile radius) will be considered for this position. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
- 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 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- Experience with spray coating processes, epoxy, and powder coating applications.
- Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and safety training.
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 : $94,000 - $138,000