Senior Continuous Improvement Analyst

Eaton Aerospace Group is currently seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Analyst to join our team. This position is based at our Los Angeles, CA (near Glendale metro) location.

The LA facility has approximately 250 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.

Position Overview:

The Senior Continuous Improvement Analyst will help drive a continuous improvement culture across a diverse manufacturing environment by utilizing lean mythologies and best practices to improve the Los Angeles plant High 5 metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (Productivity) and Inventory).

In this position, the incumbent will be responsible for leading Rapid Improvement Events (RIE's) and Kaizen events throughout the facility, while driving all CIT (Continuous Improvement Teams) activity.

The Senior Continuous Improvement Analyst is part of a key role on the High-Performance Work Team (HPWT) who reports directly to the Manufacturing/CI Manager.

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:

• Utilize the Eaton Lean Six Sigma system to improve the facilities overall performance, deploying Continuous Improvement principles and processes.
• Actively participate in High Performance Work Team efforts including 8D and A3 corrective action teams, VSM activities, PFMEA teams, PROLaunch activities, etc.
• Engage the plant workforce and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Obtain LEAN tool certifications according to Eaton's Aerospace Group roadmap.
• Assist in Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) and Operational Performance Assessment (OpA) Internal audits. Follow up on implementation plan with Operational Leaders to ensure proper execution.
• Assist in documenting manufacturing processes and modification of Standard work.
• Assist in the development of EHS processes and procedures.
• Conduct layered process audits, to include 5S and Standard Work audits throughout the facility.
• Assist in training employees on various LEAN tools.
• Work on projects or other duties as assigned to support the Los Angeles CI journey.

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.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting Continuous Improvement activities (i.e., Kaizen, RIE, Problem Solving, 5S, Standardized Work, Lean Six Sigma).
• Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation provided. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Los Angeles in order to be considered.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Project management skills.
• Green Belt certified.
• Black Belt certified.

Additional Information:

• Must be prequalified to work on defense projects, per the state department ITAR regulations.

What you'll get from us:

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

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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: Operational Excellence

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico
Organization: AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems

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