Lead Digital Factory Engineer
About The Position
The Lead Digital Factory Engineer will join our Operational Excellence Team and is responsible for driving improvements in efficiency, quality & safety in manufacturing operations through the deployment of appropriate Industry 4.0 tools & technologies such as: augmented reality, factory simulation, process control & traceability, digital work instructions, additive manufacturing, manufacturing execution systems, AI tools, machine connectivity, and data analytics. In this function, you will: • Lead major projects to deploy Industry 4.0 tools & technologies into manufacturing operations through a phase-gate project management process (PROLaunch) • Collaborate with cross-functional resources to execute projects – Information Technology, Operational Excellence, Production, Quality, Facilities, Engineering • Guide & support plant teams on machine connectivity & data acquisition activities • Work as liaison between divisional support teams and plant teams • Align Industry 4.0 project objectives to continuous improvement initiatives focusing on strategic value streams • Assist manufacturing teams in the development, submission & approval of business cases for Industry 4.0 project opportunities • Train key plant personnel on the Industry 4.0 tools & technologies being deployed to ensure successful adoption and achieve improvement objectives • Develop knowledge & expertise in the Industry 4.0 tools & technologies to be a subject matter expert (SME) for the deployment sites and teams • Lead Industry 4.0 “Technology Councils” for assigned areas of digital factory • Work within cross-regional Electrical Sector groups to develop standard practices for assigned areas of digital factory
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or Computer Science, or a related technical field from an accredited institution
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process engineering, or automation
- 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.
- Knowledge of Industrial IoT concepts & solutions
- Demonstrated project management experience, including risk management & change management
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment; to communicate effectively and professionally across many organizational levels and functions and effectively build rapport with stakeholders
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as fabrication, assembly & test, as well as materials management and quality processes
- Proven problem-solving capability
- Ability to act as an agent of change, driving and enabling process change
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles & tools
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Takes initiative to develop personally and professional and actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged
- Experience is basic project management
Nice To Haves
- Previous manager of people or supervisor experience.
- 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering (Operational Excellence; Lean Manufacturing; Continuous Improvement)
- Experience in controls engineering, programming, additive manufacturing, digital twin, big data & analytics
- Manufacturing system experience (MES, warehousing or related systems)
- Understanding of machine connectivity, communication protocols & data management
- Understanding of IT infrastructure & system integration
- Proficient with computer and software tools – including advanced Excel capabilities (pivots, macros, etc.) and Power BI
- Expertise in lean manufacturing & Six Sigma
Responsibilities
- Lead major projects to deploy Industry 4.0 tools & technologies into manufacturing operations through a phase-gate project management process (PROLaunch)
- Collaborate with cross-functional resources to execute projects – Information Technology, Operational Excellence, Production, Quality, Facilities, Engineering
- Guide & support plant teams on machine connectivity & data acquisition activities
- Work as liaison between divisional support teams and plant teams
- Align Industry 4.0 project objectives to continuous improvement initiatives focusing on strategic value streams
- Assist manufacturing teams in the development, submission & approval of business cases for Industry 4.0 project opportunities
- Train key plant personnel on the Industry 4.0 tools & technologies being deployed to ensure successful adoption and achieve improvement objectives
- Develop knowledge & expertise in the Industry 4.0 tools & technologies to be a subject matter expert (SME) for the deployment sites and teams
- Lead Industry 4.0 “Technology Councils” for assigned areas of digital factory
- Work within cross-regional Electrical Sector groups to develop standard practices for assigned areas of digital factory
Benefits
- Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
