Plant Operations Leadership Program — 3 Rotations

Eaton Corporation; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Eaton's Early Career Leadership Development Program - Plant Operations Management is a three-year immersive program with two rotations, including Manufacturing Engineer and Continuous Improvement assignments, and a final Manager of People role. Participants receive Yellow and Green Belt certifications and join a comprehensive leadership curriculum.

Relocation to an Eaton site within the United States is a required part of the experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from an accredited institution, with a graduation date before August 2027.
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8.
• Minimum of one internship/co-op experience or an equivalent of 3 months of manufacturing experience completed at the time of this application.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant-level projects focused on process optimization, quality improvement, lead time reduction, and cost savings.
• Apply data-driven problem solving, lean manufacturing, and root cause analysis to drive operational decisions.
• Develop frontline leadership skills on the shop floor by guiding hourly manufacturing teams and collaborating cross-functionally.
• Support and contribute to initiatives like new product introduction, manufacturing readiness, and continuous improvement.

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters)

GPA 2.8 minimum

Job description

Eaton's Early Career Leadership Development Program - Plant Operations Management is a three-year immersive program with two rotations, including Manufacturing Engineer and Continuous Improvement assignments, and a final Manager of People role. Participants receive Yellow and Green Belt certifications and join a comprehensive leadership curriculum.

Relocation to an Eaton site within the United States is a required part of the experience.