Continuous Improvement Engineer

Eaton's AER FED Fluid Electrical Distribution division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer.

What you'll do:

Is accountable for executing operational excellence and continuous improvement across a diverse manufacturing environment. Using Lean & Six Sigma, project management methodologies, ProLaunch principles to rigorously drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (Productivity) and Inventory.

In this position, the incumbent will be responsible for leading and supervising all Rapid Improvement Events (RIE's) and Kaizen events throughout the facility and driving all CIT (continuous improvement teams) activity.

Essential Functions:

1. Utilize the Eaton Lean Six Sigma system to improve the facilities overall performance, deploying Continuous Improvement principles and processes.
2. Develop and implement new or revised manufacturing methods in assigned area to reduce production costs, improve efficiency and eliminate waste.
3. Lead, facilitate, and execute projects using Lean & Six Sigma principles and processes to deliver results.
4. Collaborate with process owners in the use of lean and statistical tools, approaches, and techniques to create process management and measurement systems and develop an Continuous Improvement mindset at all levels.
5. Investigate and analyze production methods, processes and operations to determine manufacturing modifications or machinery improvements through CAPEX process that will increase production efficiency, reduce costs and eliminate waste.
6. Lean material flow and layout improvements through standard work

7. Participate on Quality/Finance/HR/Safety initiatives that will enhance the Continuous Improvement culture through the organization.
8. Obtain LEAN tool certifications according to Eaton's Aerospace Group roadmap

9. Leadership in Kaizen initiatives such as 5S implementation.

10. Active support in Value Stream Mapping (VSM) execution to identify value streams and enable waste reduction.

11. Working knowledge of Power Apps and Power BI is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

Basic qualifications:
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Bilingual English/ Spanish (preferred)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Knowledge of industry and customer specific quality registration schemes and certification processes (ISO9001, AS9100)