Senior OPEX / Continuous Improvement Engineer - Operations Excellence

What you’ll do:

In this role:

•    You will apply knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication and assembly processes, tooling and fixturing design and applications
•    You will develop and implement improvements to manufacturing and its procedures and processes through improved layout and material handling procedures.
•    You will train factory operators in the use of equipment, tooling and procedures.
•    You will plan, coordinate, and oversee changes and upgrades to the manufacturing facility.
•    You will be leading events such as Shop Floor and Rapid Improvement Events to achieve factory cost-out target in your support area.
•    You will conduct a line capacity analysis and lead labor productivity improvement initiatives to achieve the business objective.       
•    You will specify, design, quote, install, debug, and maintain equipment for use in manufacturing.
•    You will write capital appropriations (CAR) for new equipment in conjunction with the SCM team and be responsible for documentation associated with the purchase (ex. Prolaunch, Timelines, Management of Change, MESH 8.0/Safety).
•    You will support the team with documentation such as process flow diagrams, PFMEA’s, and Control Plans.
•    You will support Eaton’s digitization initiatives with the implementation of manufacturing execution systems (MES) in shop floor, electronic data presentation, Industry 4.0 and automation 
•    You will support other key plant processes and provide cross-functional support as directed.
•    Support IGX product line with tasks such as gas handling, camera programming, and fan circuit programming with other functions. 

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications:

equired (Basic) Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or continuous improvement engineering experience in a manufacturing setting
• NO relocation is being offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate Greenwood, SC area (50 miles) will be considered for this position.  Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 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).  

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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.

Organizational Relationships:

Next Level Above Immediate Supervisor: Plant Manager 
Immediate Supervisor:    
Position: Continuous Improvement/Manufacturing Engineer