Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer

Overview

Eaton's IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer. This is a Full-Time onsite role working Monday-Friday daylight hours. The Grand Rapids facility has approximately 170 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacturing and delivery of Aerospace actuations & controls components, systems, and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $93,750.03 - $137,500.04 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across a diverse manufacturing environment using lean methodologies and best practices to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (Productivity) and Inventory (High 5 metrics).
• Lead Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), drive all ECIS (Eaton Continuous Improvement System) activities, and provide ECIS training throughout the facility.
• Be a key member of the plant team, reporting directly to the OPEX Manager.
• Utilize the Eaton Lean Six Sigma system to improve the facility's overall performance, deploying CI principles and processes.
• Lead the CI council for the site and drive sustainment of CI activities.
• Actively participate in High Performance Work Teams, including 8D and A3 corrective action teams, VSM activities, PFMEA teams, PROLaunch activities, strategic initiatives, and more.
• Manage the CI Event calendar to drive productivity improvements at the site.
• Engage the plant workforce and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Obtain LEAN tool certifications according to the functional roadmap.
• Assist in ELSS and OpA internal audits; follow up on implementation plans with Operational Leaders to ensure proper execution.
• Assist in documenting manufacturing processes and updating Standard Work, including implementation and use of hour-by-hour boards.
• Conduct layered process audits, including 5S and Standard Work audits throughout the facility.
• Assist in training employees on various LEAN tools.
• Strong public speaking and facilitation skills, including presenting 1-3 slides during monthly all-employee meetings and leading in-person training sessions; comfortable engaging diverse audiences across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

We are committed to equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on job-related reasons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton supports second chance employment; qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered consistent with applicable local laws. A conditional job offer is required before background checks; explanation or mitigation of any related convictions will be provided if applicable. For disability-related accommodation requests, call 1-800-836-6345.

We offer a range of health, welfare, and retirement benefits; details vary by location and eligibility.

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