Lead Digital Factory Engineer

In this function, you will:
• Lead major projects to deploy Industry 4.0 tools & technologies into manufacturing operations through a phase-gate project management process (PROLaunch)
• Collaborate with cross-functional resources to execute projects - Information Technology, Operational Excellence, Production, Quality, Facilities, Engineering
• Guide & support plant teams on machine connectivity & data acquisition activities
• Work as liaison between divisional support teams and plant teams
• Align Industry 4.0 project objectives to continuous improvement initiatives focusing on strategic value streams
• Assist manufacturing teams in the development, submission & approval of business cases for Industry 4.0 project opportunities
• Train key plant personnel on the Industry 4.0 tools & technologies being deployed to ensure successful adoption and achieve improvement objectives
• Develop knowledge & expertise in the Industry 4.0 tools & technologies to be a subject matter expert (SME) for the deployment sites and teams
• Lead Industry 4.0 "Technology Councils" for assigned areas of digital factory
• Work within cross-regional Electrical Sector groups to develop standard practices for assigned areas of digital factory

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Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or Computer Science, or a related technical field from an accredited institution
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process engineering, or automation
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous manager of people or supervisor experience.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering (Operational Excellence; Lean Manufacturing; Continuous Improvement)
• Experience in controls engineering, programming, additive manufacturing, digital twin, big data & analytics
• Manufacturing system experience (MES, warehousing or related systems)
• Understanding of machine connectivity, communication protocols & data management
• Understanding of IT infrastructure & system integration
• Proficient with computer and software tools - including advanced Excel capabilities (pivots, macros, etc.) and Power BI
• Expertise in lean manufacturing & Six Sigma

Skills:

Position Success Criteria :
• Knowledge of Industrial IoT concepts & solutions
• Demonstrated project management experience, including risk management & change management
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; to communicate effectively and professionally across many organizational levels and functions and effectively build rapport with stakeholders
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as fabrication, assembly & test, as well as materials management and quality processes
• Proven problem-solving capability
• Ability to act as an agent of change, driving and enabling process change
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles & tools
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Takes initiative to develop personally and professional and actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged
• Experience is basic project management

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Client-provided location(s): Fayetteville, NC

Job ID: Eaton-60935Fayetteville

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-19T18:37:57