Continuous Improvement Engineer

Eaton; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s CPA division seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead projects improving product line systems and ETO tools at El Paso, TX or Sumter, SC sites, with US relocation available.

The role collaborates with Front End Engineering, drives process improvements, supports automation goals, and manages large projects to milestones with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of experience with ETO products and configuration tools or technical project management.
• Experience with Bid Manager, MI Manager, Design Automation, DCMS, Plant Order Manager and Pick Work Bench.
• Travel 10–15% to other Eaton locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects related to improvement and development of Product Line Systems and ETO tools.
• Collaborate with Front End Engineering teams on strategic initiatives for process improvements.
• Drive user-centered enhancement requests to Bid Manager and Design Automation tools.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure alignment with planned changes and enhancements.
• Manage large projects to completion with milestones and limited supervision.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

LEAN

Project management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Bid Manager

MI Manager

Design Automation

DCMS

Plant Order Manager

Pick Work Bench

Job description

Eaton’s Commercial Product & Assemblies (CPA) division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer. This role can be located at our Sumter, SC or El Paso, TX manufacturing sites and relocation is available for US candidates.

Essential Functions

• Lead projects related to improvement and development of Product Line Systems and ETO tools while closely interacting with various users and stakeholders, providing feedback to engineering leaders, and assisting with development of SOPs and training.
• Collaborate with CPA’s Front End Engineering teams and subject matter experts on strategic initiatives related to business process improvements, engineering error reduction and driving alignment with systems and processes.
• Drive user-centered enhancement requests to Bid Manager and Design Automation tools to improve reliability, accuracy and efficiency, supporting the automation goals of the division.
• Participating in systems related design reviews and initiatives to ensure visibility and alignment across the division with planned changes and enhancements.
• Participate in product line meetings on Front End Systems projects and continuous improvement activities, driving best practices and knowledge sharing across the various teams (engineering, design and systems)
• Manage large projects to completion meeting key milestones within deadlines with limited supervision
• Embrace and drive a continuous improvement work environment, challenging the status quo to drive business process improvements that will lead towards more autonomous work.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of applicable engineering experience with engineered-to-order (ETO) products and configuration tools and/or technical project management with demonstrated experience with tools (Example:Bid Manager, MI Manager, Design Automation, DCMS, Plant Order Manager and Pick Work Bench)
• 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• Travel - 10 to 15% may be required to other Eaton locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution
• Wokring experience with Continuous Improvement, LEAN, or other OPEX process improvement methodologies
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Position Criteria

• Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Proactive learner
• Proficient use of ETO software systems
• Ability to interpret both customer specifications and electrical and mechanical drawings (customer and plant).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and PowerBI.
• Ability to present technical concepts, processes, and system enhancement clearly to cross-functional audiences

Additional Information

• The incumbent is guided by policies and objectives passed on by management.
• This position is responsible for CI initiatives of front-end systems and processes for the CPA division within the general direction of management.
• The incumbent must have broad vision and be creative in problem solving approach.
• Must be able to form beneficial alliances with peers and superiors in order to achieve the objectives of the department.
• The incumbent must be controlled under pressure and requires the ability to think logically.
• The incumbent must be well organized to meet deadlines across multiple concurrent projects keeping track of action items and key milestones

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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