Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Yesterday• Syracuse, NY
Eaton's GEIS division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This position is onsite at our GEIS Headquarters in Syracuse, NY. Relocation within the United States is provided for this role.
The Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions (GEIS) division is part of Eaton's global electrical sector and has over 128 years of experience in enhancing efficiency, safety, and reliability for our customers. Our strategic focus is on driving growth, leveraging innovation, and building capability across our global network. We operate in dynamic and ever evolving markets, be this as a result of energy transitions, digitalization, safety, or a continued drive for greater efficiency within our customers, partners and suppliers. To deliver on this, we need the best people. We need diverse ideas, experiences, mindsets, and skills to imagine the future solutions our markets will need. The Syracuse, NY site core competencies are iron & aluminum foundries, machining, plating, and assembly. Manufacturing about 1 million units per month, the Syracuse team places high value on talented professionals who are focused on problem solving and efficiency.
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This position is focused on leading cross functional teams to improve manufacturing and assembly processes for new and existing products throughout Syracuse manufacturing site. The role will be accountable to execute manufacturing work packages in areas such as design for manufacturing and assembly, manufacturing process design, process validation, and supplier process. The incumbent will be responsible for defining, developing and deploying industry leading manufacturing technology solutions aimed at digitizing manufacturing processes. The candidate must have a strong background in manufacturing process optimization, digital transformation, and leading engineering and programming teams.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $108749.97 - $159499.96 a year. Please note the salary information shown 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:
What you'll do:
- Be a key member of the plant's leadership team, ensuring strategic alignment of our approach while driving for tactical execution of manufacturing initiatives.
- Build organizational capabilities within team management and development.
- Direct and prioritize the work of manufacturing engineers (60%), while owning and resolving engineering initiatives/projects yourself (40%).
- Identify manufacturing technologies by making recommendations regarding equipment, plant changes which include material flow and plant design.
- Facilitate and implement impactful changes that support employee relations, operational excellence while exemplifying and leading the Eaton Leadership model.
- Lead manufacturing processes for new products and changes in manufacturing flow.
- Ensure new product / process designs and incorporate provisions for maximum cost effectiveness.
- Develop all manufacturing engineering inputs required for the development of accurate cost models supporting the quotation process for new, relocated, and redesigned components.
- Implement improvements to existing manufacturing operations, equipment, and procedures.
- Investigate, analyze, and recommend new and/or alternate equipment and manufacturing methods supporting Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- Prepare financial justification for large projects in support of Capital Appropriations that include the development of narratives and executive support documents.
- Manage capital and expense spending for assigned projects.
- Present manufacturing plans to Senior Leadership for approval.
- Procure equipment and tooling per project plans and standards.
- Drive and implement safety policies and programs when applicable.
Qualifications:
Basic (Required) Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing engineering supporting a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in writing capital appropriation request narratives and executive presentations.
- 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:
- Seven (7) years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering supporting a manufacturing environment.
- Experience using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge and application of Eaton Business System tools for successful project completion.
- Machining experience with CNC lathes, CNC machining centers, programming, and/or screw machines.
- Experience with tooling and work holding fixtures.
- Experience working in a Foundry environment.
- Plating process knowledge.
- Versed in equipment investigation and recommendations.
- Project Management experience & using project management tools to coordinate execution and implementation.
- Lean Manufacturing & 6 Sigma Training
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Client-provided location(s): Syracuse, NY
Job ID: Eaton-51272Syracuse
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-25T18:36:20
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)