Manufacturing Engineer - Distribution Center & Wire Plating

Eaton
Missouri
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 86,000 - 126,000 annuallyFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringExperience: 2-5 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analyzing complex problems","Communication","Project management","Continuous improvement mindset","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Own and improve wire electroplating and manufacturing processes to boost safety, quality, cost, and productivity. Develop and optimize process parameters, troubleshoot plating issues, and use Lean/Six Sigma tools to drive continuous improvement. Maintain engineering documentation (SOPs, PFMEAs, control plans), support downtime investigations, and partner with maintenance, quality, and supply chain for reliability and compliance. Implement new equipment and support training for production teams.

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Eaton
Eaton
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Manufacturing Engineer - Distribution Center & Wire Plating

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Job Summary

Own and improve wire electroplating and manufacturing processes to boost safety, quality, cost, and productivity. Develop and optimize process parameters, troubleshoot plating issues, and use Lean/Six Sigma tools to drive continuous improvement. Maintain engineering documentation (SOPs, PFMEAs, control plans), support downtime investigations, and partner with maintenance, quality, and supply chain for reliability and compliance. Implement new equipment and support training for production teams.
Location: Missouri
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop, design, and oversee electroplating process implementation; ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • •Optimize manufacturing processes using time studies, workflow analysis, and capacity modeling to improve efficiency and throughput.
  • •Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) using root-cause tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone, and DMAIC.
  • •Maintain and update process documentation (work instructions, SOPs, PFMEAs, control plans) and provide engineering support for downtime.
  • •Support equipment/technology implementation (spec, procurement, installation, validation) and help train production personnel on plating processes.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 86,000 - 126,000 annually
Perks:Retirement Benefits

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering (or related) from an accredited institution.
  • •2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role.
  • •At least 1 year of experience with CAD software, process data analysis, and engineering documentation.
  • •Experience with statistical process control and engineering documentation/quality systems (PFMEA, control plans, ISO/TS).
  • •Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Ellisville, MO will be considered (active-duty military exempt).
Experience:2-5 yearsManufacturingProcess engineeringContinuous improvementAutomated manufacturing
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Chemical Engineering (or related)
Skills:Analyzing complex problemsCommunicationProject managementContinuous improvement mindsetCross-functional collaboration
Certifications:Six Sigma Green Belt
Tech Stack:NXSolidWorksAutoCADInventorCADSPCPFMEAControl plansISO/TSLeanSix SigmaKaizenDMAIC5 WhysFishbone

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Eaton
Designs, manufactures, and distributes electrical components, power management systems, and industrial equipment for energy, aerospace, vehicle, and industrial markets worldwide, focusing on efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1911
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