Senior Quality Engineer

Eaton’s Aerospace Group, Interconnect Technology Division (ITD) is currently seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our City of Industry, CA location.

Position Overview:

Functionally responsible for designing, developing, coordinating, and deploying work instructions/procedures and associated process controls for the site. Develops process improvements and cost control programs within the quality function. Reviews customer/industry/internal specifications to ensure compliance with stated requirements. Provides technical support to operations, customers, and suppliers. Leads formal problem solving for internal and external customers. Provides quality training/mentoring to the site.

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.

In this function you will:

• Define, specify, and implement quality standards and procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Lead and/or provide technical advice and counsel to cross-functional teams assigned to continuous improvement, quality tools, problem solving, and product development.
• Lead the development of pFMEAs and Control Plans per AIAG standard.
• Process expert in MSA and process capability studies for key and significant characteristics.
• Support processes including Non-conformance resolution, process verification and PPAP/FAIR/Source Inspection activity.
• Assure that product shipped meets internal and external customer requirements.
• Process expert in problem solving, corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, and lean tools.
• Lead Customer and Third Party Audits.
• Provide technical expertise to both internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Formulate and implement quality assurance procedures, policies, and standards. Ensure these documents align with the recognized Aerospace Quality System Standard as well as Eaton Objectives, Policies and Procedures.
• Acts as an organizational contact for customer concerns and ensure appropriate corrective actions are deployed as necessary.
• Monitor/manage new program metrics and facilitates efforts to drive continual improvement.
• Execute on customer, operations, or new program deliverables in accordance with APQP best practices.
• Learn and develop a strong understanding of Eaton Quality System, AS9100, FAA, IPC Standard & welding standards, Core Tools and customer specific requirements
• Provide input on new product design through utilizing blueprint reading and GD&T skills
• Completes Sr. Quality Engineering assignments with minimal supervision.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field from accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment and within the Quality function.
• 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.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of (enter location) will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred qualifications:

• 3 years of progressive experience in Aerospace industry
• Experience in performing Quality Audits is preferred.
• Useable skills with MS Office software are preferred.
• Knowledge of assembly operations, gauging, and quality assurance systems (ISO 9001, AS9100).
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (MOQ/OE) is preferred.
• Knowledge of standard manufacturing process cable assembly/test, assembly operations, molding, welding, and measurement systems in an Aerospace environment
• Previous work experience in Lean Manufacturing, IPC -610-620,6 Sigma, PPAPs, and Process Variation Reduction concepts and tool sets as they relate to process/product variability, and root cause and corrective action determination

Position Criteria:

• Position requires interaction with customers, customer representatives, auditors, regulatory agencies and all internal departments/functions/levels.
• Working knowledge of process auditing techniques to ensure compliance to defined quality requirements.
• Ability to learn product and end user application/specifications, including product testing requirements.
• Knowledge of product manufacturing, assembly, test and inspection processes.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and requirements.
• Willingness to ‘think outside the box’ and can work well individually or in a Team environment.
• Previous work experience of problem-solving methods such as: 8D, root cause analysis, and the associated statistical tools used to analyze problems, evaluate and complete improvement projects.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and requirements.
• Strong time management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Limited travel may be required (<10%)

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: Quality

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: AER ITD

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time