Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 1st shift
Eaton · South Milwaukee, WI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Eaton (industrial) in South Milwaukee, WI. In this role you will lead and participate in Kaizen and Rapid Improvement Events and be a key driver of change in your assigned teams.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, Root cause, Time studies
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $100k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 32 manufacturing engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 31 other live manufacturing postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $100k–$120k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 56%
- ✓ Lean 41%
- Machining 38%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 38%
- ✓ Root cause 31%
- New product launch 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, 5S, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Eaton
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Eaton in South Milwaukee
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Full description from EatonAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
In this role, you will
- ◆Be a key player in deploying standard work packages throughout the facility. This includes conducting time studies and creating and maintaining process documentation such as MMs and VOPs.
- ◆Support the deployment of a new initiative called DeepHow, a video process documentation program.
- ◆Support the manufacturing engineers as needed on actions related to tooling improvements and changes, project action items, and safety and quality actions.
- ◆Support the creation of standard tool lists for work centers.
- ◆Participate in rapid improvement events using lean tools such as standard work and lean material flow and other Eaton lean tools.
- ◆Participate in department value stream map projects and support key project initiatives in your assigned department(s).
- ◆Participate in problem solving events (5 Why/A3/8D) to identify root causes of issues and implement correction actions and improvements.
- ◆Drive 5S+ culture and improvements in the plant by completing 5S+ audits and leading 5S+ kaizen events. Implement visual controls in the plant such as floor markings, shadow boards, and bin labeling.
- ◆Partner with operations and to support resolving daily production issues and problem solve long term production improvements. Attend daily Tier 2 meetings and escalate issues accordingly.
- ◆Provide productivity and efficiency project suggestions based on observations from the floor.
- ◆Issue purchase requests for equipment, supplies, and tools for production and projects.
- ◆Support the continuous improvement ideas program by providing feedback to idea submitters and supporting implementation of the ideas.
- ◆Complete EHS action items as needed related to management of change (MOC), gemba walks, and safety observations.
- ◆Support pilot builds to provide input into the manufacturability of new products.
- ◆Interface cross functionally with all areas and departments of the plant to achieve necessary results.
Qualifications
- ✓Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- ✓Minimum of 2 years working in a manufacturing environment is required.
- ✓Experience working with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Work, and PowerPoint.
- ✓Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
- ✓No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Associate degree in engineering or other technical program from an accredited institution preferred
- ✓Experience in participating in RIE’s/Kaizen/Manufacturing Engineering Capital Projects and other CI Activities in manufacturing environment.
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Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 1st shift.
The hourly rate for this position is $31.00 per hour. The hours for this shift is 6:30 am - 2:30 pm.
Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
This position is offering a sign-on bonus of $2,000* paid in two installments, less applicable withholding.
- •Bonus terms:
Bonuses are being offered for a limited time only. Applications must be submitted on or after January 1st, 2024 to qualify.
Bonuses are only applicable to specific job types and shifts; additional terms and conditions may apply.
Associates must be employed at the time of the payout.
Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:
Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
Paid holidays - up to 12!
Weekly pay
Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!
What you’ll do
The Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Technician is to support the manufacturing engineers and to aide in the deployment of continuous improvement and lean initiatives in the plant. The ME tech will be responsible for maintaining standard work documentation, manufacturing methods, and driving other continuous improvement initiatives. In this role you will lead and participate in Kaizen and Rapid Improvement Events and be a key driver of change in your assigned teams.
Skills
- •Demonstrated engagement in continuous improvement ideas program.
- •Interpersonal and soft skills for training and cross functional communications
- •Willingness to drive for change, continuous improvement, and to break away from the "status quo".
- •Ability to influence operations and gather buy-in for change management.
- •Basic computer skills and proficiency
- •Ability to work overtime when required.
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 convic