Continuous Improvement Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Richmond, VA

23h•$71,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer. The role creates cycles of improvement throughout the organization by leading continuous improvement and cost-out projects, manufacturing engineering, and other operational excellence initiatives. The engineer evaluates and improves operations and engineering processes to support safety, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and quality, and helps foster a culture of continuous improvement across the business. The position also leads capital improvement projects and supports new product development through manufacturing feasibility and industrialization activities. The expected annual salary range is $71,000–$105,000. The salary range is a general guideline; actual salary depends on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
AutoCAD system experience and working knowledge and experience with computers.
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
Knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing processes, including assembly and pull systems.
Technical understanding and experience with Lean Manufacturing Systems and Six Sigma methodology.
Ability to think strategically and see the big picture in a dynamic business environment.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment, and to communicate articulately and professionally across organizational levels and functions.
Highly motivated, with a sense of urgency and a drive to add value and deliver results.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience with MRP systems, such as SAP.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

Implement and lead Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools across the enterprise, including Value Stream Mapping, structured problem solving, root cause analysis, 5S+, and work instructions.
Lead operational improvement events, such as kaizen, gemba, rapid improvement events, and process improvement, with cross-functional teams from concept through implementation.
Achieve facility-wide cost-out targets through improvement projects, waste reduction, best-practice sharing and implementation, and other programs.
Evaluate, analyze, and improve operations and engineering processes using sound manufacturing principles to support safety, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and quality.
Initiate, develop, and lead capital improvement projects involving manufacturing equipment, facility enhancements, and new product start-ups.
Foster a continuous improvement culture by identifying, leading, and communicating opportunities to improve quality, productivity, flow, and safety.
Support new product development through manufacturing feasibility and industrialization activities, including production layout, materials, and costing.
Perform other duties as assigned.