Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Roxboro, NC

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Eatons IS VEH VGNA / Vehicle Group North America division is currently seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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.

Eaton announced on June 11 2026 the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eatons plans programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

What youll do:
The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer role at the Roxboro NC Eaton location is part of the Vehicle Group North America organization. The primary function of this role is to provide day to day support for Roxboros high speed assembly and grinding processes in a manufacturing environment. The day to day support would include activities such as: leading troubleshooting for tooling usage advising maintenance technicians on machine repairs assisting with troubleshooting of part quality issues and mentoring machine technicians on proper machine setup. A primary goal of this position would be to aid in the development of our maintenance technicians and assist in the standard work related to machine repair to decrease down time.

Job Responsibilities:
Design and analyze complex mechanical assemblies for our product lines.
Provide innovative ideas for improvements to existing products.
Provide technical support to operators maintenance technicians supervisors and managers as required
Drive continuous improvement utilizing lean tools
Ensure accurate documentation for processes
Ensure quality standards
Design/implement product or process changes as required
Drive cost reduction efforts and productivity improvements
Participate in various cross-functional teams relative to product development or process improvement
Provide training for operators and maintenance technicians on process changes
Maintain an attitude supportive of continuous improvement teamwork cooperation respect and integrity.
Perform all other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited university with 3 years of experience working as a manufacturing or process engineer ... or... HS Degree with 7 years of same mfg. experince.

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 to H-1B H-1B cap registration O-1 E-3 TN status I-485 job portability etc.

Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.
No relocation assistance is available for this role. Candidates must reside within 60 miles of Roxboro NC.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience with AutoCAD or Solidworks.

Previous experience with grinding processes / tooling in a manufacturing environment
Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Lean Six Sigma project experience.

Experience with 3D CAD modeling and the creation of detailed drawings

One plus year experience collaborating and participating in engineering projects.

Ability to gather and analyze relevant data of manufacturing operations and processes in order to optimize throughput reduce scrap and improve quality while ensuring the safety of plant personnel.

Must possess effective and verbal communications skills.
Must possess good organizational and prioritization skills to maintain and address multiple assigned projects and expectations.

Skills:
Able to train others and document processes