Continuous Improvement Engineer

Position Overview

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives at our South Milwaukee, WI facility. Eaton manufactures advanced electrical systems and components for a wide range of industrial applications. In this role, you will lead kaizen events, improve plant operations, and support overall process excellence.

Compensation: The expected annual salary range is $86,000 - $126,000 per year. Please note that this is a general guideline; actual compensation will be based on candidate skills, experience, and other market considerations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the continuous improvement roadmap by leading kaizen and business process improvement events, ensuring proper 30/60/90 follow-ups and sustaining event results.
• Create and improve standard work documentation for the production line and manufacturing processes.
• Support the daily accountability tier process and enhance visual controls.
• Own and improve the overall 5S+ program at the plant.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and implement cost reduction projects.
• Champion the continuous improvement ideas framework and track program progress while engaging manufacturing and plant stakeholders.
• Lead the plant continuous improvement council.
• Apply problem solving tools to identify root causes and establish corrective actions to improve operations.
• Participate in plant operations and CI assessments, coordinating action item updates and completions.
• Collect, analyze, and report data for improvement initiatives and perform time studies to support production optimization.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and operations to implement lean principles.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture through CI tools such as leader standard work, gemba walks, and process checks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering experience
• At least 1 year of demonstrated proficiency with lean manufacturing tools such as VSM and standard work
• Minimum of 1 year of experience using problem-solving methodologies to determine root causes and corrective actions
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading and participating in Kaizen and other rapid improvement events
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification

Benefits & Perks

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive programs available based on eligibility
• Retirement Benefits: Competitive retirement plans offered
• Paid and Unpaid Time Off: Various programs to support work/life balance

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. For more details, please refer to the Eaton Benefits Overview.