Would you like to be a part of an Aerospace organization that manufactures parts for the Commercial Aircraft, Military Life Support and Aerial Refueling products? Eaton’s Mission Systems division is currently seeking a Production Engineer.  This position is located in the growing Quad Cities, specifically in Davenport, IA. Eaton's Mission Systems is the Top 20 major employers in the area.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $52499.97 - $80850.0 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.

The Production Engineer will develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing technology and processes at our rapidly expanding Davenport, Iowa facility. This person will be responsible for setting up and improving the manufacturing processing for the Controllers Department.   

•    Performs assigned Manufacturing Engineering assignments with only general direction and considerable discretion as to the best application of standard manufacturing processes
•    Evaluate the manufacturability of parts and assemblies and suggest improvements
•    Develop and document production and and circuit board assembly processes
•    Develop programs for automated circuit board assembly equipment
•    Provide training and technical support to hourly personnel for new processes
•    Analyze and refine existing processes that do not consistently yield acceptable results
•    Analyze discrepant parts or units as required to determine whether a process problem exists
•    May participate on various teams for design review, configuration control, process improvement, etc, as assigned
•    Conduct projects and studies involving process or product improvements, process control and the analysis of technical problems with limited supervision and guidance
•    Estimate production or rework labor for parts or assemblies
•    Performs all operations according to prescribed safety principles
•    All other related duties as assigned

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
•    HS/GED from an accredited institution
•    Associate degree in Engineering field OR 2 years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment
•    Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
•    No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.  Only candidates that currently reside within 70 miles of the Davenport, IA facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
•    This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee 

Preferred Qualifications:
•   Circuit board assembly experience preferred
•   SMT Process experience preferred
•   Familiarity with IPC Circuit Board Standards
•   Previous troubleshooting experience

•   Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
•   MS Office Products (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
•   Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
•   Ability to work in an office, lab, shop floor, and indoor industrial environment

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. Click here 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.