Engineering Technician- Continuous Improvement

Eaton Corporation•Omaha, NE

8d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Continuous Improvement Technician is a versatile, multi-functional team member responsible for supporting the manufacturing engineering team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate preparation, control, and deployment of manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to the production floor, while also contributing to lean manufacturing initiatives and departmental operational efficiency.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, engineering, operations, or technology support environment
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
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 cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
No relocation assistance is available for this position. Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the work location to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from this requirement.
Familiarity with engineering or technical drawings, document control systems, and manufacturing processes
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Experience leading or participating in: Kaizen Events, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), Lean Manufacturing Initiatives, Manufacturing Engineering Projects, Capital Improvement Projects
Experience working with Lean manufacturing methodologies, terminology, and tools.
Experience working in a continuous improvement or operational excellence environment.
Experience in Microsoft Office and engineering/document management systems

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day manufacturing engineering activities and improvement initiatives.
Analyze manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improving safety, productivity, quality, and cost.
Track and measure the effectiveness of implemented improvements and improvement programs.
Lead and support Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and other continuous improvement activities.
Assist with plant-wide 5S initiatives and sustainment efforts.
Develop and implement visual workplace solutions, including: Floor markings, Labels and signage, shadow boards, information and performance boards.
Support the development and maintenance of documentation, visual aids, training videos and reference materials.
Support Eaton's Industry 4.0 initiatives and digital manufacturing strategies.
Assist in identifying and implementing technology-driven process improvements.