Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Who we are: Eaton's Milton, Ontario site is Eaton's largest manufacturing facility in Canada. Known for our large-scale custom electrical-build projects, we take pride in our highly engaged workforce, where we are focused on inclusion and celebrate diversity regularly through site engagement events. We are committed to powering Canadian infrastructure in an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient way and are looking to hire passionate individuals who are enthusiastic about shaping the future of Eaton.

Our commitment: Eaton is not just about business; we are about making a difference. Our team is dedicated to improving lives and safeguarding the environment through our products and services.

What will you do?
• Project Management: Plan, execute, and oversee projects aimed at developing new manufacturing processes or enhancing existing ones. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project resources effectively.
• Process Optimization: Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. Develop and implement optimized workflows and protocols to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and lower operational costs.
• Vendor Collaboration: Engage with vendors and suppliers to evaluate and integrate new technologies, tools, or machinery into the production environment.
• Industry Engagement: Stay actively involved in industry conferences, events, and professional networks to keep up with trends and advancements in manufacturing technology. Apply industry knowledge to drive innovation and maintain competitive edge.
• Training and Development: Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all manufacturing processes and practices comply with relevant safety regulations and industry standards. Promote a safe working environment and implement measures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Collaboration: Foster collaboration with engineering, design, and production teams to ensure seamless manufacturing processes. Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• College diploma or university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Advance Manufacturing, Automation & Controls, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, automation and/or IT project development.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship.
• Only candidates residing within an 80 km radius of Milton will be considered for this position. No moving (relocation) is offered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in machine controls, sensors, motors, programming, data extraction and analytics.
• Experience in sheet metal industry (Punching, Laser cutting, forming)

• Experience with marketing or sales and/ or product life cycle.

• Training and experience with Lean & Six Sigma tools.
• Experience working with Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate.

Position Criteria:
• Willingness to spend time on the production floor, utilizing tools and performing production tasks in order to learn and train others.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with office and production, technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Proficient with computer and software tools - including advanced Excel capabilities (pivots, macros, etc.), MS-Project, Minitab, SQL, and at least one programming language.

What will make you successful?

The successful candidate will possess experience managing projects from design to implementation stage including hands-on testing and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment. They should demonstrate a robust understanding of manufacturing, tools, safety and quality and be able to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced setting. They should also possess strong communication skills and the ability to teach and influence others, including both office staff and production employees, while influencing continuous improvement in the site's manufacturing processes.

The candidate should also be willing to maintain thorough documentation of manufacturing procedures and processes and be dedicated to keeping informed of the latest advancements in manufacturing technologies and methodologies.

The candidate should also be aligned with Eaton's values, including maintaining a safety-first mindset and valuing inclusion and diversity.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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 Benefits at Eaton Canada / Avantages sociaux chez Eaton Canada for more detail. 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.