Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer / OPEX

Eaton; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable incentive program

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division seeks a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer / OPEX at its Greenwood, SC location. This onsite role supports manufacturing operations and plant facilities through CI and project leadership, with focus on labor productivity, process control documentation, and MES/Industry 4.0 initiatives.

The position offers a salary range of $86,000 to $126,000 per year and eligibility for a variable incentive program, with work hours Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or continuous improvement engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position (no CPT/OPT/STEM OPT/H-1B etc.).

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly processes and tooling/fixturing design.
• Drive continuous improvements in manufacturing processes, facility layout, and material handling to boost efficiency.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee facility modifications and manufacturing improvements.
• Lead Shop Floor and Rapid Improvement Events to achieve cost reduction targets.
• Prepare CARs for new equipment with Supply Chain and manage related documentation.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans).
• Support MES implementations and Industry 4.0 initiatives across the plant.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP SAP

AS400

AutoCAD

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer / OPEX. This position is ONSITE Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm or 7:30am-4:30pm at our Greenwood SC Eaton location.The Senior Opex/Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for providing a broad range of professional continuous improvement support to manufacturing operations and plant facility maintenance; provide project responsibility for the execution of complex projects and project assignments within the Operational Excellence department; develop more complex engineering and process control documentation for manufacturing needs; provide coordination and technical guidance to production personnel as appropriate.The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.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.What you’ll do:In this role, you will:Apply knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly processes, as well as tooling and fixturing design and applications.Drive continuous improvements in manufacturing processes, facility layout, and material handling methods to enhance efficiency and productivity.Train and support factory operators on equipment, tooling, and standardized work procedures.Plan, coordinate, and oversee facility modifications, upgrades, and manufacturing improvements.Lead Shop Floor and Rapid Improvement Events focused on achieving cost reduction targets within assigned areas.Conduct line capacity analyses and implement labor productivity initiatives that support business objectives.Specify, design, source, install, troubleshoot, and maintain manufacturing equipment.Prepare Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) for new equipment in partnership with the Supply Chain Management team and manage associated documentation, including ProLaunch, project timelines, Management of Change, and MESH/Safety requirements.Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, and Control Plans.Support Eaton's digital transformation initiatives through the implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), electronic data visualization, Industry 4.0 technologies, and automation solutions.Provide cross-functional support for key plant processes and operational initiatives as needed.Support the IGX product line through activities such as gas handling, camera programming, fan circuit programming, and collaboration with other functional teams.Qualifications:Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or continuous improvement engineering experience in a manufacturing setting• 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.Preferred Qualifications:• Minimum 4 years of manufacturing or continuous improvement engineering experience in a manufacturing setting• Training and experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Tools.• Demonstrated proficiency with PC and related software (Microsoft Office, ERP SAP, AS400, AutoCAD).• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.Additional Information:Physical Demands:• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 50 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.Work Environment:• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.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.Eaton believes in second chance employment. 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. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.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. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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.