Senior Manufacturing Engineer- 2nd Shift
Eaton · Olean, NY
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $86k–$126k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 28 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Eaton (industrial) in Olean, NY. Develop, implement and maintain the plant engineering functions, such as Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Processes and Tools, in order to support operations in a manufacturing plant/ceramic finishing process through the achievement of.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, FMEA, PLC, Tooling, SAP
- Base pay
- $86k–$126k
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How this role compares
Against 45 other live manufacturing postings in New York.
- Base pay
- About 7% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $81k–$117k, from 27 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 61%
- ✓ Lean 41%
- Root cause 41%
- ✓ Cost reduction 35%
- Automation 30%
- Machining 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Eaton in Olean
2 other open roles at this site · 4 people we found on the manufacturing team.
- Quality Engineer · Quality
- Senior Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing · Senior
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Responsibilities
include coordination of equipment installation, technical support, process improvement, preventive maintenance program development, and compliance of environmental and safety requirements.
Job
responsibilities
- ◆Interface directly with all levels of manufacturing and product engineering, and be responsible for process improvements and controls, machine capacity/capability studies, equipment selection and qualification, and adherence to company procedures and quality standards.
- ◆Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing equipment issues, and write engineering documents to support changes.
- ◆Assist in design, maintenance and interpretation of meaningful and accurate performance measurement systems to increase production efficiency and cost effectiveness.
- ◆Design, procure, fabricate, and implement fixture and manufacturing equipment. Direct the procurement of specialized tools, fixtures and gauges by evaluating design concepts, initiating tool orders, and justifying expenditures. Support tooling, setup & related production requirements.
- ◆Plan, organize, control and lead multiple simultaneous projects.
- ◆Conduct process design reviews as well as the Design and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA, PFMEA) sessions to identify project risks and develop response plans.
- ◆Participate in concurrent engineering efforts and critical design reviews to minimize product development costs and maximize useful life of products. Apply Design for Manufacturing and Value Engineering practices as applicable.
- ◆Compose Capital Appropriation Requests for acquisition of equipment to support emerging and existing technologies.
- ◆Identify and meet the need for application of lean manufacturing/continuous improvement methods, including development and execution of productive maintenance and corrective and preventative action plans & systems.
- ◆Enforce and implement safety policies and programs, meet operating budgets, complete continuous improvement plans, and coach employees on behavior/performance issues.
- ◆Give technical direction for initiating and maintaining production capability of assigned components.
- ◆Provide manufacturing support documentation necessary for each operation.
- ◆Understand and drive the implementation of all appropriate elements of the Eaton Business System.
- ◆Maintain a constant search for identifiable and measurable cost reductions through scrap analysis, technology applications, design modifications, and improved labor utilization. Prepare cost estimates and justifications, as necessary.
- ◆Recommend disposition and rework procedures for non-conforming product.
- ◆Provide shop support for tooling, setup, and production requirements.
- ◆Provide necessary interdepartmental communication between Engineering, Production and others to accomplish assigned goals and objectives.
- ◆Provide assistance & support to production supervisors in areas of employee on-the-job training needs & documents.
- ◆Promote a safety culture and actively participate in activities aimed to improve the working conditions of the plant.
- ◆Perform other related tasks and assignments, as necessary.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Related Field from an accredited institution
- ✓Minimum 3 years of Product or Manufacturing experience required
- ✓Minimum 3 years of experience with 2D / 3D CAD, M365
- ✓Relocation benefits are being offered for this position. Candidates that currently reside or are willing to relocate within the immediate geographical area of 50 miles of Olean, NY will be considered. 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, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.
- ✓Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering
- ✓5 + years of related experience (preferably but not limited to experience in finishing of ceramic materials) including increasing responsibility and leadership of projects and teams of considerable size, scope and complexity in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Controls engineering experience (Rockwell), Additive manufacturing experience (3D printing), SAP business system experience
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Eaton’s Power Systems Division is currently seeking a 2 nd shift Senior Manufacturing Engineer. This role is based out of our Olean, NY location (Relocation is offered)
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, implement and maintain the plant engineering functions, such as Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Processes and Tools, in order to support operations in a manufacturing plant/ceramic finishing process through the achievement of the objectives and goals from the Manufacturing Department.
Additional Information
- •Ability to coordinate engineering projects and demonstrate engineering technical expertise to a team.
- •Excellent communication skills and proficient engineering report writing skills.
- •Must be a self-starter who has the ability to function in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision, while performing multiple tasks.
- •Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- •Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- •Strong time management skills.
- •Able to handle multiple and conflicting priorities.
- •Foundational knowledge of lean principles and manufacturing processes.
- •Effective verbal & written com