Eaton’s Electrical sector is currently seeking an Operational Excellence Lean Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Lincoln, IL facility. Relocation assistance is able to be provided within the United States. Position Overview: Reporting to the plant Operations Excellence Manager, the Operational Excellence (OPEX) Lean 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 productivity. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. 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 identify and investigate new technologies for improving manufacturing processes, You will generate and implement Engineering Change Notices enhancing product quality and reducing product cost, You will initiate, develop and manage 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 Quality, Productivity, and cost reduction You will coordinate and complete multiple projects on schedule with minimal supervision. You will create user friendly pictorial work instructions for new and existing product builds When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering 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, PLC or computer control devices, tooling, packaging, product design and manufacturing procedures and methods. Experience working with ISO 14001 (EMS) Knowledge of electrical principles Good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. Six Sigma Certification 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. #LI-HA1 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 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above. Job: Operational Excellence Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: ES CRDS RESI Residential Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time