Continuous Improvement Engineer
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Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Lincoln, IL.The expected annual salary range for this role is $65250.0 - $95700.0 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:Position Overview:Reporting to the plant Operations Excellence Manager, the Continuous Improvement Engineer will lead initiatives to drive Lincoln's continuous improvement and cost reduction programs. This includes scheduling and leading kaizen events to drive improvements in safety, quality and productivity.In this function you will:* You will implement Lean Manufacturing concepts, including Value Stream Map evaluation of current state production opportunities and the implementation of future state throughout all areas of operations* You will evaluate manufacturing problems and implement improvements,* You will increase safety and repeatability of existing processes,* You will perform time study analysis and create standard work and line-balancing documents,* You will aid in initiating, developing and managing capital improvement projects including manufacturing equipment, facility enhancements and new product start-ups,* You will drive continuous improvement on the shop floor, including opportunities to improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, and cost reduction* You will coordinate and complete multiple projects on schedule with minimal supervision.* You will create user friendly picture-based work instructions for new and existing product builds* You will perform data analysis to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution* Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorshipPreferred Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Business from an accredited institution* Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing or operations environment* In-depth knowledge of sheet metal process, automated assembly, tooling, packaging, product design and manufacturing procedures and methods.* Six Sigma Certification* Strong Knowledge of Lean and TPM principles.#LI-JH2We 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-###-#### 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.