Eaton’s Electrical Division is currently seeking a Value Add/Value Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Cleveland, TN facility. Position Overview: The Value Add / Value Engineer (VA/VE) is responsible for administration and implementation of VA/VE programs, and implementation in support of the goals established for the Cleveland TN Manufacturing Facility’s development and production of high-quality products. 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: Perform all operations using the highest safety and hygiene standards, electrical practices and established procedures. Maintain a clean, orderly and safe workplace. Participate as a key member on VA/VE programs that contribute $250k annualized savings to Eaton, or lead VA/VE programs that contribute $150k in annualized savings to Eaton. Lead multi-year cost out projects. Lead plant cost-out meetings and track plant cost-out metrics. Lead initiatives to improve the VA/VE process in the plant. Leverage division and corporate VA/VE resources to maximize savings with multi-plant initiatives. Extract information from Mapics/SAP and Enovia systems and manipulate data using software tools to determine opportunities for savings. Create and maintain a list of potential VA/VE ideas with the potential savings and estimated resources to complete projects. Maintain financial savings plans with management direction on active projects. Create engineering change requests and bill of material change requests. Make drawing and BOM changes using Inventor software and implement the change using the Engineering Change Order process. Plan, schedule, and perform product testing associated with VA/VE programs. Develop modifications to 3rd party procedures and submit the changes to approval. Complete witness tests for UL, CSA, and other certifying organizations. Become familiar with all industry standards, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, IEC, UL, & CSA, as necessary, to maintain 3rd party certifications Required travel to high power labs, like Belmont Labs, Belmont, NC or KEMA Labs, Chalfont, PA to perform engineering design tests, such as short circuit current and resistant tests. Researches, analyzes and helps specify purchases and equipment related to VA/VE activities. Work directly with design, OPEX teams, and suppliers to implement changes. Create and maintain reports on project progress (A4’s, 4-Up slides, PROLaunch) Report progress on projects to management and other project stakeholders through reports and presentations. Mentor others on engineering and VAVE strategies. Progress in Design for Six Sigma through the Greenbelt level. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. #LI-AL7 Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution Minimum 2 years of engineering experience Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Cleveland, TN will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred qualifications: Proficient in Inventor 3D modeling software Strong verbal and written communication skills Design for Six Sigma Greenbelt Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Position Criteria: Strong business acumen Knowledge of basic electricity Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Ability to problem solve and analyze product application issues and drive them to root cause resolution. Ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously. Must be able to work well in a small team environment with international team members 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 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 What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. 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 day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. 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 pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. 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. Job: Engineering Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: ES CRDS COMM Commercial 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?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Indeed Sponsored Job: Elec Amer