Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Manager

Eaton Corporation•Torrance, CA

12h

About The Position

Own new product launch deliverables through all gates of ProLaunch including production transition. Specifically ensure design for manufacturability and design to cost targets are achieved by active participation in Define for Manufacturability reviews, process flow verification, PFMEA and process error proofing techniques. Develop and implement processes to improve troubleshooting production issues related to product non-conformance and performance test failures for electronics and electro-mechanical products. Focus efforts of the manufacturing engineering team on meeting factory productivity cost out objectives. Specifically drive positive standard labor variance and favorable variable manufacturing expense variance using ELSS tools, ERP system maintenance, and design to cost initiatives. Drive utilization of a problem-solving methodology (DOE, 8-D, A-3, fishbone, etc.) cross-functionally to define true root cause and process prevention based externally and/or internally issued corrective actions. Confirm that process and/or design changes are ISO compliant. Improve implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and utilization of Six Sigma methodologies to develop and maintain robust manufacturing processes to increase productivity, reduce variation, eliminate waste, and minimize assembly and test cycle times. Work collaboratively on a cross-functional team to own manufacturing and continuous improvement items during daily tiered stand-up meetings and execute projects on time in meeting program and production deliverables. Define and manage capital plan base to support the business growth strategy in addition to current, future and cost savings goals. Interface with vendors to appropriately identify equipment specifications that are aligned with business objectives. Ensure compliance with Environmental, Safety, and Health (MESH), ISO, and other industry standards. Participate in safety GEMBA walk activities, observation reporting, and MESH element ownership. Work through the leadership team to lead the development and implementation of the site OpA maturity and ECIS strategy, actions, training and cross-functional activities including CI Tool deployment, training, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and Kaizens. Lead the continuous improvement (Lean and Six Sigma) team. Advise design and manufacturing engineers, operations, and supply chain teams on process capabilities and requirements for new and existing products from inception through shipment to customer. Work with Regional/Divisional CI leadership team to ensure alignment of plant CI activities to broader functional strategy and vision. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum of five (5) years engineering or operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Torrance, CA will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Minimum of three (3) years experience using Lean tools (5S, Standard work, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Setup Reduction (SUR), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Material Flow (LMF) and Six Sigma.
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
Experience in Low volume High mix type product environment.
Experience configuring and maintaining manufacturing parameters in SAP Production environment.
Knowledge of surface-mount technology (SMT), PCBA assembly process.
Proven capability to lead change in a team environment.
Proficient in Power Point, Visio, Minitab ( or any Statistical software)
Ability to manage multiple projects/activities cross-functionally and be able to overcome obstacles to meet schedule requirements.
Experienced Lean and 6 Sigma trainer and mentor
Understanding of SIOP process and how shop capacity planning relates to equipment, processes, and manning strategy.

Responsibilities

Own new product launch deliverables through all gates of ProLaunch including production transition.
Ensure design for manufacturability and design to cost targets are achieved by active participation in Define for Manufacturability reviews, process flow verification, PFMEA and process error proofing techniques.
Develop and implement processes to improve troubleshooting production issues related to product non-conformance and performance test failures for electronics and electro-mechanical products.
Focus efforts of the manufacturing engineering team on meeting factory productivity cost out objectives.
Drive positive standard labor variance and favorable variable manufacturing expense variance using ELSS tools, ERP system maintenance, and design to cost initiatives.
Drive utilization of a problem-solving methodology (DOE, 8-D, A-3, fishbone, etc.) cross-functionally to define true root cause and process prevention based externally and/or internally issued corrective actions.
Confirm that process and/or design changes are ISO compliant.
Improve implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and utilization of Six Sigma methodologies to develop and maintain robust manufacturing processes to increase productivity, reduce variation, eliminate waste, and minimize assembly and test cycle times.
Work collaboratively on a cross-functional team to own manufacturing and continuous improvement items during daily tiered stand-up meetings and execute projects on time in meeting program and production deliverables.
Define and manage capital plan base to support the business growth strategy in addition to current, future and cost savings goals.
Interface with vendors to appropriately identify equipment specifications that are aligned with business objectives.
Ensure compliance with Environmental, Safety, and Health (MESH), ISO, and other industry standards.
Participate in safety GEMBA walk activities, observation reporting, and MESH element ownership.
Work through the leadership team to lead the development and implementation of the site OpA maturity and ECIS strategy, actions, training and cross-functional activities including CI Tool deployment, training, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and Kaizens.
Lead the continuous improvement (Lean and Six Sigma) team.
Advise design and manufacturing engineers, operations, and supply chain teams on process capabilities and requirements for new and existing products from inception through shipment to customer.
Work with Regional/Divisional CI leadership team to ensure alignment of plant CI activities to broader functional strategy and vision.