Continuous Improvement Engineer
11 days ago Richmond, VA
About us
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Engineering
What you'll do:
The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for creating cycles of improvement throughout the organization by leading continuous improvement / cost-out projects, manufacturing engineering and other operations excellence initiatives.
In this function you will:
• Implement and lead Lean Manufacturing concepts and Lean tools throughout the enterprise, including Value Stream Mapping, structured problem solving, root cause analysis, 5s+, work instructions, etc.
• Lead operational improvement events (kaizen, gemba, rapid improvement events, process improvement, etc) with multi-functional teams from concept to implementation.
• Achieve facility wide cost out targets through improvement projects, waste reduction, best practice sharing / implementation, and other programs.
• Evaluate, analyze and improve operations and engineering processes using fundamentally sound manufacturing principles to ensure excellence in safety, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction and quality.
• Initiate, develop and lead capital improvement projects including manufacturing equipment, facility enhancements and new product start-ups.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture throughout the business by creating, leading and communicating opportunities for quality, productivity, flow and safety improvement.
• Support new product development with manufacturing feasibility and industrialization activities including production layout, materials and costing for new products.
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from from an accredited institution
• AutoCAD system experience and required working knowledge and experience with computers
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
Preferred Qualifications:
• 1-2 years' experience in manufacturing engineering in a high mix / low volume manufacturing environment
• Experience with MRP systems (SAP)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience with Microsoft Project
Skills:
Position Criteria:
• Knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing processes including assembly and pull systems.
• Technical understanding and experience with Lean Manufacturing Systems and Six Sigma methodology.
• Ability to think strategically and see big picture in dynamic business environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; to communicate articulately and professionally across many organizational levels and functions
• Highly motivated, works with a sense of urgency, driven to add value and deliver results
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
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.
The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for creating cycles of improvement throughout the organization by leading continuous improvement / cost-out projects, manufacturing engineering and other operations excellence initiatives.
In this function you will:
• Implement and lead Lean Manufacturing concepts and Lean tools throughout the enterprise, including Value Stream Mapping, structured problem solving, root cause analysis, 5s+, work instructions, etc.
• Lead operational improvement events (kaizen, gemba, rapid improvement events, process improvement, etc) with multi-functional teams from concept to implementation.
• Achieve facility wide cost out targets through improvement projects, waste reduction, best practice sharing / implementation, and other programs.
• Evaluate, analyze and improve operations and engineering processes using fundamentally sound manufacturing principles to ensure excellence in safety, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction and quality.
• Initiate, develop and lead capital improvement projects including manufacturing equipment, facility enhancements and new product start-ups.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture throughout the business by creating, leading and communicating opportunities for quality, productivity, flow and safety improvement.
• Support new product development with manufacturing feasibility and industrialization activities including production layout, materials and costing for new products.
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from from an accredited institution
• AutoCAD system experience and required working knowledge and experience with computers
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
Preferred Qualifications:
• 1-2 years' experience in manufacturing engineering in a high mix / low volume manufacturing environment
• Experience with MRP systems (SAP)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience with Microsoft Project
Skills:
Position Criteria:
• Knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing processes including assembly and pull systems.
• Technical understanding and experience with Lean Manufacturing Systems and Six Sigma methodology.
• Ability to think strategically and see big picture in dynamic business environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; to communicate articulately and professionally across many organizational levels and functions
• Highly motivated, works with a sense of urgency, driven to add value and deliver results
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
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.
Additional Information
- Posted: 11 days ago