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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, 92701, USA
Listing for: Eaton Plc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 99000 - 145000 USD Yearly USD 99000.00 145000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton's Electrical division is currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Santa Ana, CA. The expected annual salary range for this role is $99,000 - $145,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above 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:
  • Implement Lean Manufacturing concepts and Lean tools throughout the enterprise, including Value Stream Mapping, structured problem solving, root cause analysis, 5s+, work instructions, etc.
  • Evaluate, analyze and improve operations and engineering processes using fundamentally sound manufacturing principles to ensure excellence in safety, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction and quality.
  • Initiate, develop and lead capital improvement projects including manufacturing equipment, facility enhancements and new product start-ups.
  • Foster a continuous improvement culture throughout the business by creating, leading and communicating opportunities for quality, productivity, flow and safety improvement.
  • Support new product development with manufacturing feasibility and industrialization activities including production layout, materials and costing for new products.
  • Other duties as assigned
This Role Could Be The Next Step In Your Career If You Demonstrate The Following

Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited educational institution
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in an engineering function
  • Minimum 1 year of experience using AutoCAD and Solid Works system
You Will Set Yourself Apart By Demonstrating Some Or All Of The Following:
  • Five (5) or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering in a high mix / low volume manufacturing or engineer to order manufacturing environment
  • Advanced degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Experience with MRP systems (SAP)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
  • Experience with Microsoft Project
  • Experience on Sustaining Production.
  • Experience on Troubleshooting technical issues.
  • Experience working on Corrective Actions.
We Will Not Consider Candidates Who:
  • No relocation is offered for the position. Only candidates that reside within a 50-mile radius of the Santa Ana, CA facility will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
  • 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.
Keys To Role Success:
  • Knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing processes including assembly and pull systems.
  • Technical understanding and experience with Lean Manufacturing Systems and Six Sigma methodology.
  • Ability to think strategically and see big picture in dynamic business environment
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment; to communicate articulately and professionally across many organizational levels and functions
  • Highly motivated, works with a sense of urgency, driven to add value and deliver results
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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