Continuous Improvement Engineer

Richmond, Virginia, USA, 23222Full-time$71k–$105k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-09

No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead continuous improvement and cost-out projects, manufacturing engineering, and operations excellence initiatives to drive safety, efficiency, productivity, and quality.

Role type

Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing Operations)

Builds

Manufacturing equipment, facility enhancements, and new product start-ups

Domain

Industrial Manufacturing / Lean Operations

Required skills

Lean Manufacturing concepts, Value Stream Mapping, root cause analysis, 5S, AutoCAD, manufacturing process knowledge, Six Sigma methodology

Preferred skills

MRP systems (SAP), Microsoft Project, high mix/low volume manufacturing experience

Technologies

AutoCAD, SAP, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

Implement Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools; lead operational improvement events (kaizen, gemba); achieve cost-out targets through waste reduction; evaluate and improve operations processes; initiate capital improvement projects; support new product development with manufacturing feasibility.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. 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.