About the role#
The Manufacturing Engineer Co-op supports the commercial products and assemblies engineering team in Sumter, South Carolina. This role involves working on product lines from the initial project phase through to manufacturing launch. You will collaborate with engineering managers, system architects, and the operations team to develop solutions for manufacturing problems and improve product lines.
What you'll do#
- Develop and implement solutions for product and manufacturing challenges.
- Prepare specifications for equipment, tooling, processes, and systems to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
- Design and guide the installation of new engineering concepts.
- Assist with personnel training and development.
- Analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings to the team.
- Apply strategies for concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing.
- Maintain knowledge of Lean, Agile, JIT, Kaizen, TQM, Poka-Yoke, and cPQI.
- Engage with multi-disciplined teams using project management tools.
- Participate in Voice of the Customer research to understand market requirements.
- Ensure projects meet their scheduled commitment dates.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor or master degree program for Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
- At least 3 months of prior internship or co-op experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Willingness to relocate to Sumter, South Carolina.
- Preferred: Prior manufacturing internship experience, Yellow Belt certification, and an understanding of Lean Six Sigma.
Location & details#
- Location: Sumter, South Carolina.
- Term: Fall 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time and paid.
- Note: Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Eaton
Eaton is a power management company that focuses on electrical, aerospace, and industrial technologies. Founded in 1911, the firm operates globally with headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. It employs over 61,000 people and maintains a public status. The company works on electrification and digitalization projects to support renewable energy and power management needs.
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