Posted June 25, 2026
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Horseheads, NY, United States
Full Time
Compensation: $113,000 to $165,000 Annually
Reference: Eaton Aerospace_687237240142
Eaton's PCD Power Components Division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join the team at the Horseheads, NY location.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 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.
What you'll do:
This role will lead the Manufacturing Engineering function to support plant objectives in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role serves as the bridge between technical execution and business strategy by driving process optimization, standardization, and continuous improvement. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing methods, automation solutions, and capital projects that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product quality and compliance with all applicable standards.
Essential functions:
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
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.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 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.
What you'll do:
This role will lead the Manufacturing Engineering function to support plant objectives in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role serves as the bridge between technical execution and business strategy by driving process optimization, standardization, and continuous improvement. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing methods, automation solutions, and capital projects that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product quality and compliance with all applicable standards.
Essential functions:
- Team Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to the Manufacturing Engineering team; set clear goals aligned with the Eaton Business System and Horseheads plant objectives, and track performance against those goals. Develop, coach, and motivate team members to drive performance, accountability, and professional growth
- Continuous Improvement: Design, develop, and implement integrated manufacturing systems, processes, and workflows to improve productivity, reduce cost, and ensure competitiveness. Analyze production and operational data to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and improve cost performance and throughput. Optimize facility layout, equipment utilization, and material flow to improve overall operational efficiency
- Quality and Safety Compliance: Lead the execution of the Eaton Quality System within Manufacturing Engineering to ensure consistent product quality and process control. Drive compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS/MESH) requirements by partnering with site EHS leadership and ensuring adherence to all corporate and regulatory standards
- Capital Planning and Strategic Initiatives: Lead capacity planning and manage the annual capital plan for VI manufacturing; develop business cases, control budgets, and ensure effective execution of capital projects. Support strategic planning by developing and maintaining 5-year plans for quality, manufacturing technology, lean initiatives, and capital investment. Serve as the Industry 4.0 champion by defining and executing the plant digitalization roadmap.
- Technical Expertise: Plan and execute engineering projects, equipment implementations, and new product introductions from concept through launch. Provide technical guidance in the selection of suppliers, contractors, and equipment to ensure alignment with plant requirements and standards.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering; including the following areas: Manufacturing Management, Total Quality Management, Planning, Statistical Process Control, Purchasing, Inventory Management and Control, Lean Manufacturing systems and tools
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience (can include projects or as a leader of people)
- Must be highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite programs and AutoCAD
- 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.
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Horseheads, NY will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- CREO experience
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
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.
