**Manufacturing Engineer (South Molton, UK)** We are more than just a power management company, we are committed to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability. You will be part of a global team committed to delivering on our brand promise: "Make what matters work" We pride ourselves on building a culture that reflects our shared goals, beliefs, and attitudes. We are ethical - We are passionate - We are responsible - We are efficient - We are transparent - We are learning. We are EATON! **What you’ll do:** • Develops and maintains robust, cost efficient manufacturing processes and product structures consistent with lean manufacturing practices. • Must be mindful of process and test capabilities and recognize organizational core competencies. • Ensures root cause and failure analysis is performed as required. • Leads cost-out events and promotes culture of continuous improvement. • Applies lean manufacturing techniques as means to eliminate waste and deliver products to customer’s expectations. • Implements methods and practices to reduce variation. • Develops team’s ability to understand source(s) of variation and identify impact of tolerance stacks in assemblies by applying Six Sigma Design and Development strategies. • Understands application of SPC and gage R&R. • Participates in concurrent engineering efforts and critical design reviews to minimize product development costs and maximize useful life of products. • Conducts Design for Manufacturing and value engineering initiatives as applicable. • Develops work breakdown structures as a tool to develop cost estimates. • Participates in new product development projects using ProLaunch as a tool to articulate deliverables and a vehicle to commit to schedules • Coordinates manufacturing liaison/s for products from inception through shipment to customer. • Develops and integrates new processes and methodologies as to provide competitive advantages for the business. • Recommends Capital Appropriation Requests (including payback and net present value analysis) for acquisition of equipment to support emerging and existing technologies. • Trains associates as required. **Qualifications:** • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline • Degree in Six Sigma or similar subject. **Skills:** • Detailed knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques – i.e. value stream mapping, one piece flow, etc. • Understanding of Six Sigma concepts and tools and where they relate to minimizing process / product variability – i.e. regression analysis, design of experiments, hypothesis testing, etc. Ensuring they are deployed appropriately • Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) - i.e. thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Gage R & R, control charts, Pareto charts, etc. • Proficiency in various software applications – i.e. Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, MS Office suite, MiniTab, etc. • Knowledge of manufacturing principles and technical specifications to support facilities competencies – i.e. metal cutting, tool design, injection molding, welding, soldering, etc. • Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams • Detailed knowledge of engineering design and product reliability concepts as to facilitate analysis of fluid dynamics, thermal dynamics, electronic circuits, etc. • Understanding of ProLaunch. • Knowledge of industry and customer specific quality processes (i.e., ISO9001, AS9100 etc). • Knowledge of product and end user application/specifications, including product testing requirements. (design/process interface). **What We Offer To You** + Competitive compensation and benefits package + Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team + We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible + We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University + We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies. + We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen. \#LI-JG1