Continuous Improvement Engineer Sumter SC

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Job Req ID
70307
Work Type
Onsite
Department
Engineering
Hiring Program
Front End Engineering
Relocation Assistance
Relocation from within hiring country only
Eatons Commercial Product & Assemblies (CPA) division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer. This role can be located at our Sumter SC or El Paso TX manufacturing sites and relocation is available for US candidates.

The primary function of this role is to support the continuous improvement of the Front End Engineering processes and methods for our Engineered-to-Order (ETO) product lines (panelboards and switchboards). This position collaborates closely with various order engineering and design systems and support teams within the Commercial Product & Assemblies (CPA) division. The incumbent will help to drive (1) process improvement and alignment across the division (2) utilization feedback and KPIs of our engineering and automation tools (3) validation support for monthly systems enhancements and (4) SOP creation and revisions as a result of CI efforts. The role requires an understanding of ETO systems and processes including Bid Manager MI Manager Design Automation DCMS POM ENOVIA AutoCAD and other network-based tools.



Essential Functions
A. Lead projects related to improvement and development of Product Line Systems and ETO tools while closely interacting with various users and stakeholders providing feedback to engineering leaders and assisting with development of SOPs and training.
B. Collaborate with CPAs Front End Engineering teams and subject matter experts on strategic initiatives related to business process improvements engineering error reduction and driving alignment with systems and processes.
C. Drive user-centered enhancement requests to Bid Manager and Design Automation tools to improve reliability accuracy and efficiency supporting the automation goals of the division.
D. Participating in systems related design reviews and initiatives to ensure visibility and alignment across the division with planned changes and enhancements.
E. Participate in product line meetings on Front End Systems projects and continuous improvement activities driving best practices and knowledge sharing across the various teams (engineering design and systems)
F. Manage large projects to completion meeting key milestones within deadlines with limited supervision
G. Embrace and drive a continuous improvement work environment challenging the status quo to drive business process improvements that will lead towards more autonomous work.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited institution
Five (5) years of applicable engineering experience with engineered-to-order (ETO) products and configuration tools and/or technical project management with demonstrated experience with tools (Example:Bid Manager MI Manager Design Automation DCMS Plant Order Manager and Pick Work Bench)
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.
Travel 10 to 15% may be required to other Eaton locations

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution
Wokring experience with Continuous Improvement LEAN or other OPEX process improvement methodologies

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Position Criteria:
Good interpersonal organizational and communication skills.
Proactive learner
Proficient use of ETO software systems
Ability to interpret both customer specifications and electrical and mechanical drawings (customer and plant).
Proficient with Microsoft Office products and PowerBI.
Ability to present technical concepts processes and system enhancement clearly to cross-functional audiences

Additional Information:
Additional Information:

The incumbent is guided by policies and objectives passed on by management.
This position is responsible for CI initiatives of front-end systems and processes for the CPA division within the general direction of management.
The incumbent must have broad vision and be creative in problem solving approach.
Must be able to form beneficial alliances with peers and superiors in order to achieve the objectives of the department.
The incumbent must be controlled under pressure and requires the ability to think logically.
The incumbent must be well organized to meet deadlines across multiple concurrent projects keeping track of action items and key milestones

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

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