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Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton · Roanoke, VA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$86k–$126k
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Eaton (industrial) in Roanoke, VA. Design, develop, and improve mechanical components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes to enhance product performance and manufacturability.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Tooling, SolidWorks, SAP
Base pay
$86k–$126k

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About the role

In this role you will

  • ◆Design, develop, and improve mechanical components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes to enhance product performance and manufacturability
  • ◆Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including prototype builds, process development, and production readiness
  • ◆Evaluate existing products and processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and quality improvements
  • ◆Develop and implement tooling, fixturing, and assembly methods to support safe and efficient production
  • ◆Troubleshoot mechanical issues in production and implement robust corrective actions
  • ◆Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to improve yield, reduce scrap, and optimize throughput
  • ◆Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, and work instructions
  • ◆Support testing and validation of products to ensure compliance with performance and reliability

requirements

  • ✓Work with suppliers to specify components, resolve technical issues, and improve part quality
  • ✓Lead or support continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) initiatives across assembly operations
  • ✓Ensure compliance with safety standards and engineering best practices

Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
  • ✓Minimum of three (3) years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
  • ✓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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Experience in high-volume assembly or electromechanical manufacturing
  • ✓Knowledge of DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability/Assembly) principles
  • ✓Experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
  • ✓Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
  • ✓Experience supporting SMT, automated assembly, or testing systems
  • ✓Exposure to ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  • ✓Project management experience, including leading cross-functional initiatives

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable 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.

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.

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Eaton’s ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This role is onsite at our Roanoke, VA facility. Relocation is provided within the United States for this opportunity.

What you’ll do

This Manufacturing Engineer position will support Assembly Operations. This role is responsible for designing, improving, and sustaining mechanical systems, tools, and processes used in the manufacturing and assembly of high-quality products. You will work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and production teams to drive product performance, manufacturability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced industrial environment.

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