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Eaton

Sr Process Engineer

Oak Creek, WI

Eaton's Power Reliability Division is currently seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our South Milwaukee facility. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Position Overview:

The Senior Process Engineer is focused on production quality, yield improvements, and product formulations within site operations. The position requires engagement in multiple projects including improvement of process methods, increasing throughput, and reducing the risk of poor quality and late delivery to customers. This position reports directly to the Operational Excellence Manager and will have direct interaction with Product Engineering and Production as well as various support functions. This role supports plant Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost by establishing robust test system and processes and automating manufacturing processes with advanced technologies.

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Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

  • Support our Vacuum Bottle Assembly & Electro Polishing Process.
  • Ensure that all critical to quality characteristics are identified, measured, and documented on the Control Plan.
  • Adheres to Safety initiatives by supporting MESH requirements, performing safety audits and fostering safety improvement culture throughout department.
  • Determine and Implement best practice for furnace curing profiles and preventative maintenance
  • Measure and improve first pass yield on all product classes.
  • Review SPC data.
  • Own all safety and equipment maintenance requirements. Ensure preventive and repair maintenance is complete.
  • Develop, implement, and document production test processes and methods. Certify/test new hourly operators for adequate skills adherence to Standard Work.
  • Lead manufacturing process automation projects and deploy sound engineering controls to reduce cost and improve quality.
  • Develop, justify and evolve capital plans and estimates throughout projects
  • Accurately communicate status and quality of project and deliverables to team, management and stakeholders.
  • Support Production, Engineering, and Manufacturing Services departments during equipment installation, modification, startup and troubleshooting of equipment.
  • Interact with other departments; quality, operations and suppliers to achieve objectives as part of a product and process improvement team.
  • Support NPD/NPI projects and work with cross-functional team to obtain objectives and desired results.
  • Review new products for moldability and testability. Assist design groups to insure product designs can be molded and tested economically in a production and repair environment.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

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Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience with chemical processing or molding operations in a manufacturing environment
  • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred qualifications:

  • A top performer in this role will be a highly passionate manufacturing change agent who is a very strong and strategic leader and who wants to be a vital member of a senior leadership team that is creating something special.
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma (Black Belt).
  • Six-Sigma experience improving processes
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex test systems involving hardware and software.
  • Experience with industrial furnaces and electro-plating/polishing process
  • Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone or in a team environment
  • Must be able to effectively manage multiple priorities with deadlines and bring assignments to successful completion with minimum supervision
  • Must be a hands-on person
  • Flexible to work extended hour or weekends in case of emergency or to support business needs as occasionally required
  • Positive interaction and open communications with other factory disciplines is a necessity
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

  • Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
  • Healthcare/retirement savings programs
  • Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
  • Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
  • Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
  • Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

Eaton also considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Please be sure to attach an SPQ after saving the requisition so that the recruiting team can discuss with you and prepare the position for posting.

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com

What you will get from us

Eaton's mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power - more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton's 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company's operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico
Organization: ESSG CPSD PRD Power Reliability Division

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Client-provided location(s): South Milwaukee, WI 53172, USA
Job ID: Eaton-140271
Employment Type: Other

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)

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