What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPEX Analyst position at Eaton?
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a OPEX Analyst.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year.
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.
What You’ll Do
The Operations Excellence Analyst (OPEX Analyst) is responsible for supporting the Operations Excellence Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager in driving operational excellence and quality improvements across Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESSD). This analyst plays a key role in deploying and maintaining critical quality systems (such as Eaton’s Quality Management System (EQMS)) and continuous improvement methodologies (including Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) and other Lean/Six Sigma tools) throughout the organization. The primary function of this role is to analyze quality and process performance data, support the implementation of process standardization initiatives, and facilitate improvement projects that reduce waste, enhance process control, and improve overall efficiency and product/service quality. Working closely with cross-functional teams and the Quality & CI Manager, the OPEX Quality Analyst helps ensure that continuous improvement initiatives are aligned with divisional strategic goals and that quality standards and compliance requirements are met across all regional operations.
In This Position You Will
Basic Qualifications:
Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written), with the ability to effectively communicate quality findings and training content to diverse audiences. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with acute attention to detail and data accuracy. Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional team environment, collaborating across multiple sites and organizational levels. Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of driving change while building a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on June 4, 2026
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.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year.
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.
What You’ll Do
The Operations Excellence Analyst (OPEX Analyst) is responsible for supporting the Operations Excellence Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager in driving operational excellence and quality improvements across Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESSD). This analyst plays a key role in deploying and maintaining critical quality systems (such as Eaton’s Quality Management System (EQMS)) and continuous improvement methodologies (including Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) and other Lean/Six Sigma tools) throughout the organization. The primary function of this role is to analyze quality and process performance data, support the implementation of process standardization initiatives, and facilitate improvement projects that reduce waste, enhance process control, and improve overall efficiency and product/service quality. Working closely with cross-functional teams and the Quality & CI Manager, the OPEX Quality Analyst helps ensure that continuous improvement initiatives are aligned with divisional strategic goals and that quality standards and compliance requirements are met across all regional operations.
In This Position You Will
- Support deployment and maintenance of Eaton’s Quality Management System (EQMS) and continuous improvement frameworks (CIF, ELSS).
- Assist with internal and external quality audits; monitor corrective actions and ensure compliance with Eaton and industry standards.
- Drive process standardization and identify opportunities for operational efficiency and quality improvement.
- Maintain and improve key quality systems including non-conformance tracking, customer feedback, document control, and asset management
- Analyze quality and operational data using Power BI; develop dashboards to support data-driven decisions.
- Lead or support CI projects using methodologies like PDSA, A3, PROLaunch, and Six Sigma DMAIC.
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce variation, defects, and waste across processes.
- Facilitate CI events (e.g., RIEs, Kaizen) and provide analytical support to improvement teams.
- Train and coach employees on quality tools and CI methodologies to build a culture of operational excellence.
- Promote best practice sharing across the division and Eaton’s global network.
- Support cost-out initiatives by tracking savings and contributing to productivity goals.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with leaders and departments to align CI efforts with business needs.
- Travel up to 25% of the time
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in quality, operations, or continuous improvement roles.
- 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.
- Demonstrated experience with Lean and Six Sigma projects or other continuous improvement initiatives is essential.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., Enterprise Quality Management System (EQMS) and ISO 9001 standards)
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, and Six Sigma.
- Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools, especially Microsoft Power BI, to analyze quality data and present performance metrics.
- Familiarity with problem-solving and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Pareto analysis, root cause analysis, control charts, Minitab or similar)
- Experience with process documentation and standard work development.
Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written), with the ability to effectively communicate quality findings and training content to diverse audiences. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with acute attention to detail and data accuracy. Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional team environment, collaborating across multiple sites and organizational levels. Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of driving change while building a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on June 4, 2026
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.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Salary : $97,000 - $143,000