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OPEX Lean Manufacturing Engineer

3 days ago Cayey, Puerto Rico

What you'll do:

Primary Functions:

• Identifies and implements strategies to improve productivity through Continuous Improvement initiatives and Lean tools.

Essential Functions:
• Perform Lean tools trainings
• Execute VSM events for plant and processes
• Develop Lean Kaizen events schedule and support implementation
• Consolidate OEE and provide improvement opportunities per process
• Support Command Center /iObeya systems
• Submit status of CI initiatives to Divisional team
• Kanban database management
• Conduct / support CI events for the plant
• Backup supervisor for Tool Room
• Establish strategy for Lean maturity process
• Train personnel as required
• Complete Lean self-assessment, Plant Maturity level and other reports to communicate to the Divisional Level
• Coordinate or perform Operational Outstanding events
• Support CI competencies development by supporting training plan
• Interfaces with Supervisors and Manufacturing Engineers

• Assures the company policies are met based on Eaton's Philosophy and Code of Ethics

• Must be a proactive, dynamic, high energy, results-focused individual with strong leadership skills.

• Ensure to apply the Eaton Leadership Model as part to the CI deployment and implementations.

Qualifications:

Specialized Knowledge:
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Minimum Experience: At least three years experience in CI and Lean tools.
• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• Process Improvement Techniques
• Lean Tools Knowledge
• Organizational Skills
• Computer Knowledge
• Tooling

Skills:

Major or Unusual Problems:
• Technical understanding of manufactured products
• Knowledge of standards such as: NEC, ANSI, UL, CSA
• Knowledge of materials procedures
• Quality problems (parts and process)
• Machinery or equipment shutdown
• Material handling

#LI-Principal Accountabilities:
1. 100% Kaizen events completion
2. Improve maturity level of Lean implementation
3. Increase plant - operating efficiency (Productivity & Quality)
4. Completing Projects and documenting cost savings and completion schedules
5. Initiates actions to prevent product non-conformance
6. Complies with Deviation procedure
7. Complies with monthly sales goal
8. Customer satisfaction (Fill Rate, Stock Performance, Information Fill Rate, Non-Stock Performance)
9. Scrap reduction
10. Quality and productivity improvement
11. Cost improvement
12. Safety and security compliance
13. Good work environment

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Client-provided location(s): Cayey, Puerto Rico
Job ID: Eaton-60109Coamo
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-03-11T18:39:50

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)