Engineering Technician- Continuous Improvement

Eaton Corporation•Omaha, NE

19h•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is seeking an Engineering Technician- Continuous Improvement to join its Omaha, Nebraska team. The position supports the manufacturing engineering team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, helping prepare, control, and deploy manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to the production floor. The role also contributes to lean manufacturing initiatives and departmental operational efficiency. The position is paid $23.00–$27.00 per hour and is scheduled 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the work location, except active-duty military service member candidates. Relocation assistance is not available. Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. Eaton offers benefits focused on employee well-being beginning on day one, including health, dental, vision, and wellness programs; healthcare and retirement savings programs with company match; competitive compensation; tuition assistance or financial help for continued learning and development; and paid parental leave, holidays, and vacation. Benefit eligibility and availability may depend on factors such as location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreement applicability.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a role providing technical, lean manufacturing, or administrative support to engineering or operations.
At least 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing or operations environment.
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.
Ability to work in both office and manufacturing-floor environments and occasionally interact with production equipment and personnel.
Must reside within 50 miles of the work location; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt.
Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position, including support for CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience leading or participating in Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), lean manufacturing initiatives, manufacturing engineering projects, or capital improvement projects.
At least 1 year of experience working with lean manufacturing methodologies, terminology, and tools.
At least 1 year of experience in a continuous improvement or operational excellence environment.
At least 1 year of experience using Microsoft Office and engineering or document management systems.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day manufacturing engineering activities and improvement initiatives.
Analyze manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify opportunities to improve 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, and 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.