Eaton · 2 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Eaton is a global power management company, and they are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer. This role involves working with suppliers to ensure the effectiveness of their Quality Management System and collaborating with stakeholders to improve supplier performance.
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Responsibilities
Performs all tasks in area of responsibility in a timely manner to support the supplier quality/inspection system. Ensures all aspects of the delivered/finished article is manufactured in accordance with approved quality system requirements and is certified as compliant to contractual requirements
Manages the compliance of supplier performance through the application of system, product, and process audits in accordance with company policy, federal regulations, industry specifications, and as applicable customer contractual flow downs
Certifies a supplier or assesses supplier quality system, personnel, processes, and equipment as required. to the applicable quality standards
Coordinates quality assurance program plans, monitors, and executes to audit schedules, evaluates acceptance test programs, and quality engineering requirements of Eaton suppliers. Identifying opportunities for process and product improvements
Responsible for driving the Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) process for assigned Suppliers. Drives closed loop corrective action process and ensures timeliness, effectiveness, and sustainability of supplier CA plans
Leads quality focus meetings to address supplier performance and to communicate progress to senior leadership
Communicates highly complicated process or issues in a concise manner to be able to drive collaboration and corrective action
Promotes the use of continuous improvement techniques and Advancded Part Quality Planning(APQP) principles at Suppliers to help them reduce variability and achieve process control
Improve product quality by ensuring proper inspection and drawing requirements are communicated, understood and deliverable
Utilize supplier quality data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement
Participate as required in floor stand up meetings to gain first-hand knowledge of supplier issues and their impact on manufacturing
Provide timely investigations into supplier quality issues
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution OR Equivalent Military Experience
Minimum of 1 year of experience in supplier quality engineering, quality engineering or process engineering, within a manufacturing environment
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
All candidates must be eligible to work in the US without company sponsorship, now and in the future
Relocation is not provided. All candidates must currently reside within 70 miles of Eaton's Orchard Park, NY facility
Preferred
3 years quality or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment with a basic knowledge of blueprint reading, statistical methods, problem solving, industry quality standards and continuous improvement tools
Ability to read and understand blue prints, specifications, and requirements
Knowledge of AS9100, APQP, CAPA
Experience in performing Quality Audits
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience with Aerospace Suppliers
Experience with Special Process Suppliers (Heat Treating, Plating, Painting, Non-destructive Testing)
Certified AS9100 Auditor
Benefits
Health and Welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Eaton
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.6MKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2023-06-22Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
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