Lean Material Flow Engineering Technician

Eaton Corporation•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician – Lean Material Flow is responsible for supporting and improving material flow processes within warehouse and production areas. The position applies Lean Manufacturing principles to ensure materials are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time to the Point of Use (POU), while reducing waste, excess inventory, transportation, and production interruptions. Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

Requirements

Proficiency with measurement tools and basic statistical analysis.
Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience, preferably in engineering support or technical roles
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
Strong organizational, presentation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
HS Diploma.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree from an accredited institution.
Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and material flow concepts.
Ability to interpret layouts, process maps, material flow diagrams, and work instructions.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Basic knowledge Solid Works, AutoCAD, or similar systems is preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with measurement tools and basic statistical analysis.
Candidate must be able to travel outside of the continental United States including, but not limited to, the Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Canada
Ability to work safely and produce effectively with minimal supervision to include work at varied heights using fall protection, permits, and other safety processes and procedures as required.
Must be a safety-conscious team player by having understanding safety standards such as electrical safety, arc flash, and lock out/tag out (preferred knowledge of all OSHA work and safety rules).
Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical data, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, schematics, and parts breakdowns.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and teamwork.
Ability to manage multiple improvement activities and priorities.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge current processes.
Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
Hands-on ability to support implementation, testing, training, and sustainment of improvements.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Lean Material Flow initiatives.
Develop and maintain Point of Use (POU) material presentation standards.
Design, build, and improve kit carts, flow racks, supermarkets, and material storage solutions.
Implement and maintain Kanban systems, Two-Bin systems, FIFO controls, and replenishment processes.
Perform material flow studies, spaghetti diagrams, time studies, and route evaluations to identify improvement opportunities.
Analyze warehouse and production material movement to reduce transportation, waiting time, and unnecessary handling.
Create and update Operational Method Sheets (OMS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Lead and support 5S activities and visual management standards throughout warehouse operations.
Support warehouse and production layout changes to improve flow, ergonomics, and space utilization.
Monitor key performance indicators related to material flow, inventory accuracy, replenishment, shortages, and warehouse efficiency.
Participate in Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Events (RIE), problem-solving activities, and continuous improvement workshops.
Identify safety and ergonomic risks associated with material handling and recommend corrective actions.
Support the implementation of milk runs, water spider routes, and standardized replenishment schedules.
Assist with root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, A3 Problem Solving, and PFMEA.
Train operators and warehouse personnel on new material flow processes, standard work, and visual controls.
Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, environmental, and operational requirements.