Sr. OPEX /Continuous Improvement Engineer
Eaton · Greenwood, SC
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Base pay
- $86k–$126k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior continuous improvement role at Eaton (industrial) in Greenwood, SC.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, Control plans, Automation, Tooling
- Base pay
- $86k–$126k
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live lean / ci postings in South Carolina.
- Base pay
- About 12% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $97k–$143k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 77%
- ✓ Six Sigma 54%
- Value stream mapping 46%
- ✓ Tooling 46%
- Root cause 38%
- ✓ Automation 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Eaton
We found 3 people at this company and state: 1 on the team, 2 leaders, plus 1 likely hiring manager. Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. See them ↓
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Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
Write to Rodney → (free) - 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Eaton in Greenwood
7 other open roles at this site · 3 people we found on the lean / ci team.
- Value Stream Manager (2nd Shift) · Lean / CI · Manager
- Quality Engineer · Quality
- Continuous Improvement Engineer / OPEX · Lean / CI
- Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer / OPEX · Lean / CI · Senior
- Continuous Improvement Engineer · Lean / CI
- Lead Quality Engineer - MVA (Programmatic) · Quality · Manager
Full description from EatonAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
In this role
- ◆You will apply knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication and assembly processes, tooling and fixturing design and applications
- ◆You will develop and implement improvements to manufacturing and its procedures and processes through improved layout and material handling procedures.
- ◆You will train factory operators in the use of equipment, tooling and procedures.
- ◆You will plan, coordinate, and oversee changes and upgrades to the manufacturing facility.
- ◆You will be leading events such as Shop Floor and Rapid Improvement Events to achieve factory cost-out target in your support area.
- ◆You will conduct a line capacity analysis and lead labor productivity improvement initiatives to achieve the business objective.
- ◆You will specify, design, quote, install, debug, and maintain equipment for use in manufacturing.
- ◆You will write capital appropriations (CAR) for new equipment in conjunction with the SCM team and be responsible for documentation associated with the purchase (ex. Prolaunch, Timelines, Management of Change, MESH 8.0/Safety).
- ◆You will support the team with documentation such as process flow diagrams, PFMEA’s, and Control Plans.
- ◆You will support Eaton’s digitization initiatives with the implementation of manufacturing execution systems (MES) in shop floor, electronic data presentation, Industry 4.0 and automation
- ◆You will support other key plant processes and provide cross-functional support as directed.
- ◆Support IGX product line with tasks such as gas handling, camera programming, and fan circuit programming with other functions.
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
equired (Basic)
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
- ✓Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or continuous improvement engineering experience in a manufacturing setting
- ✓NO relocation is being offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate Greenwood, SC area (50 miles) will be considered for this position. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
- ✓Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Minimum 4 years of manufacturing or continuous improvement engineering experience in a manufacturing setting
- ✓Training and experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Tools.
- ✓Demonstrated proficiency with PC and related software (Microsoft Office, ERP SAP, AS400, AutoCAD).
requirements
include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.
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Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Sr. OPEX /Continuous Improvement Engineer. This position is ONSITE Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm or 7:30am-4:30pm at our Greenwood SC Eaton location.
The Sr Opex/Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for providing a broad range of professional continuous improvement support to manufacturing operations and plant facility maintenance; provide project responsibility for the execution of complex projects and project assignments within the Operational Excellence department; develop more complex engineering and process control documentation for manufacturing needs; provide coordination and technical guidance to production personnel as appropriate.
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.
Physical Demands
- •While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 50 pounds. The vision
Work Environment
- •While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.
Organizational Relationships
Next Level Above Immediate Supervisor: Plant Manager
Immediate Supervisor
Position: Continuous Improvement/Manufacturing Engineer
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