Continuous Improvement Engineer

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Davenport, IA.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $67500.0 - $99000.0 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.

What You’ll Do

• Utilize advanced Continuous Improvement methodologies in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, & Root Cause Analysis, along with basic tools, such as, A3 reporting, 5 Why analysis, 5S, etc.
• Develop Continuous Improvement toolkit and operating fundamentals
• Drive Kaizen events and continuous improvement efforts
• Improve customer satisfaction by helping the division reduce cost and lead-time while improving quality and service
• Work closely with functional teams to identify adverse trends and systemic issues in order to ensure accurate root-cause analysis and to determine areas of culpability
• Develop actions to focus programs on these areas to drive measurable Improvement
• Work closely with Quality teams to ensure an appropriate level of assistance is provided in creating or modifying procedures, work instructions, and templates to institutionalize Corrective and Preventive Actions
• Work closely with Training resources to train and motivate associates in the use and implementation of Continuous Improvement principles
• Advance program through necessary evolution to drive a true Continuous Improvement culture and engrain associated behaviors in the organization
• Reduce waste and drive best practices across the organization
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 1 years of experience in Continuous Improvement efforts using Lean process methods and tools across multiple functions of the business
• 1 years in a lean manufacturing environment
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee or Refugee.
• No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Davenport, IA. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Continuous Improvement efforts using Lean process methods and tools across multiple functions of the business
• 3 years in a lean manufacturing environment
• Successful project management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to relate to diverse teams and functions
• Demonstrated effective and professional presentation techniques and skills
• Strong leadership, team building, and motivation skills
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, and to take a proactive and aggressive goal-setting approach in developing a Lean culture
• Comfortable working with multiple departments
  
  
  

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's 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 believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

]]>