Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. This role is located in our Nacogdoches, TX facility and relocation assistance will be provided.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $83,250.00 - $ a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Design & Optimization, Safety Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving, Product Development Support, Project Management, Change Management, Capital Planning, and Technology & Systems. Below is a detailed list of key responsibilities.

• Design & Optimization:
  Develop and guide cell layouts and manufacturing flows for safety, productivity, ergonomics, and efficiency. Maintain standardized work elements and lead process innovation.
• Safety Leadership:
  Identify hazards, ensure equipment meets specs, enforce safety standards, and train teams on safety practices.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Lead cost‑out and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives. Drive metrics, visual controls, and accountability in process improvements.
• Problem Solving:
  Conduct root cause and failure analysis. Apply and teach critical thinking to improve cost, quality, and performance.
• Product Development Support:
  Participate in design reviews and new product development to ensure manufacturability. Lead and track PROLaunch project deliverables and metrics.
• Project Management:
  Lead cross‑functional projects, manage budgets and timelines, and coordinate communication across teams and stakeholders.
• Change Management:
  Drive and sustain process changes using ADKAR and other change management techniques.
• Capital Planning:
  Guide equipment selection and develop Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) for new initiatives.
• Technology & Systems:
  Use advanced tech to enhance information systems and reduce waste in factory floor data flow.

• Bachelor’s degree from an institutionli>
• Three (3) years of engineering experience, including internships.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50‑mile radius of Nacogdoches, TX.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field. Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
• Detailed knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques – i.e. value stream mapping, one piece flow, 5S, Standard work, visual controls, etc.

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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.  for more detail:
Eaton Benefits Overview. 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.