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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

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About Eaton

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

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