Engineering Supervisor - Aftermarket - Jackson, MS

Job Description

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Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Engineering Supervisor - Aftermarket.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $ 130000 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

Eaton’s AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems division is currently seeking an Aftermarket Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor. This position is based at our Jackson, MS facility. Relocation in not available for this position.

The Jackson facility has approximately 550 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets. This role oversees manufacturing engineering activities associated with Component Maintenance Manual (CMM)-driven repair processes, engineering print interpretation, tooling solutions, warranty adjudication, process validation, continuous improvement initiatives, and technical support for production operations. The supervisor serves as a key interface between Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Design Engineering, Program Management, and Customer Support organizations to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

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.

The Aerospace Aftermarket Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading the manufacturing engineering team that supports the repair, overhaul, assembly, and testing of aerospace hydraulic pumps, hydraulic motors, and motorpump assemblies used in both commercial and military aircraft applications. The position provides technical leadership and operational support to ensure safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective execution of aftermarket repair and overhaul operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineering Leadership

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers and technical specialists supporting aerospace aftermarket operations.
• Establish team priorities aligned with site safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Drive accountability and foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and employee engagement.
• Provide engineering leadership for repair and overhaul operations involving hydraulic pumps, motors, and motorpump assemblies.
  
  

Repair and Overhaul Process Support

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), engineering drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing methods, process instructions, and engineering documentation supporting repair and overhaul activities.
• Provide technical guidance to operations personnel regarding product assembly, teardown, inspection, repair, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Support disposition and resolution of technical issues impacting production flow and customer commitments.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to resolve product and process-related concerns.
• Coordinate review and validation of Component Maintenance Manuals and supporting technical documentation.
  
  

Tooling Engineering

• Lead the design, development, procurement, and implementation of production and test tooling.
• Oversee tooling evaluation and tool equivalency validation programs to ensure compliance with CMM and engineering requirements.
  
  

Warranty Adjudication

• Lead technical evaluation and adjudication of warranty claims involving repaired and overhauled products.
• Conduct root cause investigations to determine failure modes and responsibility.
• Collaborate with Quality, Customer Support, and Engineering teams to develop corrective actions.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives throughout the aftermarket value stream.
• Lead projects focused on reducing cycle time, improving first-pass yield, increasing throughput, and lowering operational costs.
  
  

Industrial Engineering and Time Studies

• Conduct and oversee labor studies, work measurement activities, and process analysis.
• Develop and maintain standard labor times and manufacturing process estimates.
• Analyze operational performance and identify opportunities for capacity improvements and resource optimization.
• Support strategic planning for workforce utilization and operational efficiency.
  
  

Compliance and Quality

• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Partner with Quality teams to investigate nonconformances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and procedural adherence throughout the organization.
  
  

Auto req ID

486234BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Industrial Technology from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing or engineering experience not including co-op or internship experience.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). 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
• 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.” 
• Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 60 miles of the Jackson, MS facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Seven (7) years of manufacturing or engineering experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and the creation of detailed drawings.
• Previous Leadership driving manufacturing Lean and continuous improvement projects including waste reduction.
• Previous experience Training and developing technician as well as providing oversight and coaching to other team members.
  
  

Skills

• Technical Leadership
• Aerospace Repair and Overhaul Expertise
• Manufacturing Process Development
• Continuous Improvement
• Tooling Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• Project Management
• Team Development and Coaching
• Customer Focus
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Operational Excellence
  
  

City*

Jackson

State*

Mississippi

Job_Category

Engineering

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Eaton

Salary Range

$75,000-$100,000