Engineering Technician- Continuous Improvement - Omaha NE

MSCCN; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement match

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is seeking an Engineering Technician- Continuous Improvement to join the Omaha, NE team. The role focuses on supporting manufacturing engineering in a fast-paced environment, driving lean initiatives, and deploying continuous improvement on the production floor.

The position involves developing visual workplace tools, leading improvement activities, and collaborating across teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. On-site in Omaha with a daytime shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, engineering, operations, or technology support environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Eaton will not sponsor employment visas or CPT/OPT/STEM OPT.
• No relocation assistance; candidates must reside within a 50‑mile radius of the work location.

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 (floor markings, labels, signage, shadow boards, information boards).
• Support the development and maintenance of documentation, visual aids, training videos, and reference materials.
• Support Industry 4.0 initiatives and digital manufacturing strategies.
• Assist in identifying and implementing technology-driven process improvements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering document management systems

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Engineering Technician- Continuous Improvement to join the Omaha, NE team!

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00-$27.00 per hour.

Shift: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday

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.

Why work at Eaton?

• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs with company match
• Competitive compensation packages
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Paid parental leave, holidays, and vacation!

Position Overview:

The Engineering Continuous Improvement Technician is a versatile, multi-functional team member responsible for supporting 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.

In this function you will:

• 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

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications:

Required:

• 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.

Preferred:

• 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

Additional Information:

Position Criteria:

• 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

Work Environment

This position operates in a combination of office and manufacturing floor environments and may require occasional interaction with production equipment and personnel.