Product & Manufacturing Engineer

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Eaton’s Electrical sector is currently seeking a Product & Manufacturing Engineering to join our team. This position is based at our Edmonton, AB facility.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing design and drafting activities required to support customer order engineering and factory assembly. Incumbent uses CAD technology to make original models or drawings involving new or existing standard apparatus for low to high complexity orders, working from design specifications, oral instruction, or sketched concepts. The incumbent will provide back-up to manufacturing engineer process for Oracle item masters, routings, BOMs, ISO orders, and DMM Admin outputs for the fabrication process.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In This Function You Will

• Product Engineering
• Using 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD), develop motions, clearances and other involved features of an apparatus or customer equipment design.
• Instruct and train manufacturing personnel on new or revised manufacturing methods & equipment, and aid in resolution of daily fabrication technical challenges.
• Prepare customer approval drawings, outline drawings based on bill of material and marked input documents from Customer Order Engineer/Specialist.
• Revise and prepare assembly models and drawings, based on approved customer drawings and instructions from the Customer Order Engineer/Specialist.
• To enable wiring design, arrange components to insure physical fit in the space defined.
• Provide low voltage compartment layouts of wireway and devices. Provide device mounting hole locations and pattern on back pan drawing.
• Calculate fits, tolerances, strengths, weights, electrical circuit parameters and similar items. Anticipate manufacturing and/or customer requirement problems and develop design solutions.
• Consult with customer order engineer/specialist and lead product engineer on problems relating to a design or customer order project. Consult with other departments as required to obtain or provide information.
• Manufacturing Engineering Back-up
• Create Oracle item masters, routings, BOMs for make parts and assemblies
• Secondary ISO order coordinator.
• Secondary DMM Administrator. Release fabricated parts from Oracle MRP to DMM based on priorities according to production schedule.
• Raw material/consumable forecasting.
• Secondary parts programming and program maintenance. Program all new parts, upload all new drawings; maintain DXF files and program files, make sure all manufacturing documents are available for fabrication team.
• Maintain/update data daily in individual schedule to stay on track for start and finish dates. Report progress.
• Deliver aggressive annual cost savings, while enhancing safety & product quality, through creation, optimization, and standardization of components, processes, and modules/sub-assemblies
• Identification, approval, and implementation of process & product improvements to reduce cost & improve quality for assigned product(s)
  

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical or Industrial Engineering) from an accredited university
• 1 year of experience in product engineering for manufacturing using 3D modeling software
• 1 year experience in mechanical product assembly or quality control
• Registered as a member in training with APEGA
• No Sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.
• No Relocation.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior technical experience with Low & Medium Voltage Power Distribution Products
• Proven ability to design-for-manufacturing in an Engineered-to-Order environment
• Highly proficient user of Autodesk Inventor 3D Modelling software.
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC and related software, including MS Office Suite
• Proficient with MS Visual Studio coding
• Training and Experience with Lean and Six Sigma Tools; Six Sigma Green or Black belt
  

Position Criteria

• Strong technical acumen, paired with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including a keen understanding of common sheet-metal forming/fabrication techniques & ability to inspire a shared vision
• Experience using and interpreting the Canadian Electrical Code, and applicable CSA & UL Standards
• Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to lead projects/teams and consistently achieve results through self & others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong analytical skills & methodical, objective, approach to problem solving
  

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)
  

Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: : https://www.eaton.com/ca/en-gb/company/policies-and-statements/accessibility.html

We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America – Canada

Organization: ESSG CA Canada

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Schedule: Full-time

Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No

Does this position offer relocation?: No

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time