Manufacturing Engineering Specialist (Milton)

Eaton’s Electrical sector is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist to join our team. This position is based at our Milton, ON facility and offers benefits from day one. The expected annual salary range for this role is $80,000–$100,000 a year. Salary information provided above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What will you do? - Project Management: Plan, execute, and oversee projects aimed at developing new manufacturing processes or enhancing existing ones. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project resources effectively. - Process Optimization: Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. Develop and implement optimized workflows and protocols to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and lower operational costs. - Vendor Collaboration: Engage with vendors and suppliers to evaluate and integrate current technologies, tools, or machinery into the production environment. - Industry Engagement: Stay actively involved in industry conferences, events, and skilled networks to keep up with trends and advancements in manufacturing technology. Apply industry knowledge to drive innovation and maintain competitive edge. - Training and Development: Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge. - Compliance and Safety: Ensure all manufacturing processes and practices comply with relevant safety regulations and industry standards. Promote a safe working environment and implement measures to prevent accidents and injuries. - Collaboration: Foster collaboration with engineering, design, and production teams to ensure seamless manufacturing processes. Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders. Qualifications Required (Basic) - College diploma or university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Automation & Controls, or a related field. - Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, automation and/or IT project development. - Experience with Lean and project management tools. - Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship. - No relocation is offered for this position. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in machine controls, sensors, motors, programming, data extraction and analytics. - Experience with Six Sigma tools. - Experience in sheet metal industry (Punching, Laser cutting, forming). - Proficient with computer and software tools – including advanced Excel capabilities (pivots, macros, etc.), MS-Project, Minitab, SQL, and at least one programming language. - Experience working with Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate. What will make you successful? The successful candidate will possess experience managing projects from design to implementation stage including hands‑on testing and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment. They should demonstrate a robust understanding of manufacturing, tools, safety and quality and be able to learn quickly and thrive in a fast‑paced setting. They should also possess strong communication skills and the ability to teach and influence others, including both office staff and production employees, while influencing continuous improvement in the site’s manufacturing processes. The candidate should also be willing to maintain thorough documentation of manufacturing procedures and processes and be dedicated to keeping informed of the latest advancements in manufacturing technologies and methodologies. The candidate should also be aligned with Eaton’s values, including maintaining a safety‑first mindset and valuing inclusion and diversity. Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law. Benefits 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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pa3f9