Senior Engineering Technical Problem Solver - Master Black Belt

Eaton's Vehicle Division is currently seeking a Senior Engineering Technical Problem Solver to join our team. This position is based at our Galesburg, MI, Marshall, MI or Southfield, MI facility and offers a hybrid working schedule. Relocation assistance is also offered.

Position Overview:

The primary function of this role is to lead the strategy definition, deployment, and execution of problem solving and problem prevention methodologies for the Vehicle Group. This role will be a part of the engineering functional excellence organization and will impact all product lines across Vehicle Group.

In this role, you will:

• Drive the proper use of problem-solving processes, tools, and techniques throughout the Vehicle Group, including Lean Six Sigma and Shainin Red-X
• Define, improve, deploy, and mentor others in problem prevention methodologies, including Design for Six Sigma.
• Mentor and coach engineers through their problem-solving and problem-prevention technical development, including providing technical expertise when needed. Able to advise individuals on personal development plans.
• Collaborate with product line engineering managers to develop a pipeline of problem-solving talent throughout the organization
• Ensure transfer of technical learnings from problem solving efforts across Eaton businesses and product lines
• Demonstrated ability to lead problem solving teams and solve technical problems in situations with high customer and leadership visibility,
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead large projects and programs. Provide leadership/mentoring/oversight of projects with issues.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present technical materials for internal presentations to senior leadership as well as external presentations at conferences.
• Represents Eaton at industry associations. Demonstrated networking connections across technical communities both internal and external.
• Key contributor in the identification and justification of global process or tool improvement infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• Design for Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt required
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in problem solving in new product development and manufacturing
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Shainin Red-X Journeyman or Master certification
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

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: Engineering

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico
Organization: VEH Vehicle Group

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes - Hybrid
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within United States and / or Puerto Rico
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time