Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering (Gears & shaft)

What you’ll do:

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 Eaton's 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.

The incumbent will be responsible for designing, industrializing, standardizing, and continuously improving robust manufacturing processes for gear and shaft components, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and compliance (SQDC) objectives are met in line with Eaton requirements.

1.    Designs and establishes end-to-end manufacturing processes for gear and shaft components including turning, hobbing, shaping, grinding, and finishing operations.
2.    Develops and maintains Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, and Control Plans specific to gear and shaft manufacturing.
3.    Analyzes and improves process capability (Cp/Cpk) for critical characteristics such as gear profile, lead, runout, concentricity, hardness, and surface finish.
4.    Creates, reviews, and controls standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure process standardization
5.    Implements and validates error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions to prevent manufacturing defects.
6.    Coordinates and supports heat treatment processes including pre-HT and post-HT controls.
7.    Plans and executes process validations, trial runs, and Run@Rate activities.
8.    Manages engineering changes (ECN/PCN) ensuring controlled implementation and documentation updates.
9.    Conducts process risk assessments and supports EHS compliance for machining and grinding operations.
10.    Leads continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
11.    Coordinates with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.
12.    Maintains manufacturing engineering records and metrics for audits and reviews.

Qualifications:

• BE / BTech – Mechanical or Production Engineering with minimum 8 years experience OR
• Diploma – Mechanical or Production Engineering with minimum 11 years experience

Skills:

Strong knowledge of gear and shaft manufacturing processes including CNC turning, hobbing, shaping, grinding, inspection, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, heat treatment coordination, and IATF 16949 compliance.