Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking an OPEX Engineer. This role takes place at our El Paso, TX facility. We are able to offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates. The OPEX Engineer is responsible to drive efforts to make the Eaton Business System and Eaton Lean Six Sigma the primary continuous improvement programs to identify, plan, and execute Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives. This position leads, facilitates, and drives Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve process capability, reduce waste, and eliminate defects. You will achieve measurable improvements by managing multiple Lean / Continuous Improvement projects and working with employees to implement process changes to improve efficiencies, reduce cost, improve quality and improve delivery performance.The expected annual salary range for this role is $80250.03 - $117700.04 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.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:Coordinate ELSS teams and ELSS 8 tools 'champions to develop and execute strategic plans for continuous improvement in support of the Plant's KOF (Key Operating Factors). Lead plant through Value Stream Mapping and Business Process Improvements in line with the Annual/Mid- Year Strategic Planning process. Act as VSM Tool Leader.Lead, coach and facilitate Continuous Improvement Events such as Kaizens, Six Sigma Projects in on time delivery metrics while reducing cost, inventory and lead time.Contributes in the identification of cost-out projects, keeping a healthy project deck in terms of achieving Cost-Out Plant's goals.Implement effective measurement tools associated with continuous improvement and cost out, track and communicate this metrics Plant wide and to the Electrical Sector - Americas. including the ELSS Self-Assessments and the OpA Operations Assessment.Conduct training needs assessment associated with ELSS Competencies and conduct training as required driving overall Lean Culture.Coordinate Gemba Walks; schedule, teams and action items to keep Leadership Team engaged in the process.Drive best practice sharing along with internal and external benchmarking.Work as required with other functional areas to ensure lean is deployed. Support manufacturing lines as needed.Own raising the bar continuous improvement program.Support plant MESH initiatives.Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institutionThree (3) or more years of experience in a technical role supporting manufacturing processes or related engineering function.Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Lean Manufacturing systems and in process improvements. Strong analytical skills and understanding of problem solving tools/methods and goal setting process required. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.Six Sigma Black Belt and previous EBE experience preferred.Strong communication and facilitation skills along with an innovative mindset required. Must have the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization. Must have the ability to work through others to get results (building relationships, rapport, and influencing).Computer skills and the use of Microsoft Office tools and Minitab are a necessity.Advanced knowledge of Power Apps.Skills:Drive for ResultsAccountable EthicalBuilding Organizational CapabilitiesThinks and Acts Strategically#LI-HA1We 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 considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. 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.
