Hiring: Manufacturing Lead Engineer - Additive Company: Eaton Location: North Charleston, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:01:14 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD, CPT, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •5+ years experience leading component manufacturing quality and inspection development, partnering closely with customers, design engineers, quality professionals, and/or additive manufacturing process specialists to establish robust inspection methods and manufacturing controls. Required Skills: •Review engineering drawings, specifications, and product requirements with strong application of GD&T, datuming, and inspection planning. •Develop robust manufacturing, inspection, fixturing, gaging, heat treatment, surface finishing, and deburring strategies. •Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Inspection (DFI) initiatives with engineering teams, customers, and suppliers. •Create and maintain APQP deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, FAIRs, MSAs, and capability studies. •Design and implement manufacturing procedures, work instructions, inspection methods, and process controls. •Develop and validate new manufacturing, inspection, and post-processing methods for additive manufacturing applications. •Utilize 3D CAD modeling to develop manufacturing aids, fixtures, gauges, and tooling solutions. •Lead MRB activities and provide technical disposition support for nonconforming product. Qualifications: •Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Material Science from an accredited institution. •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.” •This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the “advanced high- priority level” International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Citizens for this role due to Military Defense sensitivity and exposure. •Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future. •Expert knowledge of GD&T, datuming schemes, and inspection strategy development. •Strong product manufacturing and process development experience. •Comprehensive knowledge of dimensional inspection and metrology techniques. •Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling. •Hands-on approach with manufacturing equipment and shop-floor problem solving. •Strong critical thinking and structured problem-solving skills. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!