Quality Manager

Eaton’s Electrical Division is currently seeking a Quality Manager to join our team. This position is based at our South Olean, NY. facility.

Relocation is offered!

Position Overview:

The primary function of the Quality Manager is to lead the definition, execution, and deployment of the strategic Quality Plan in conjunction with the plant leadership team This position is accountable for managing, planning, organizing, directing, and controlling a plant-wide Quality Assurance Program. Our industry leading Quality Assurance Program includes quality control, high technology quality engineering, and product testing functions to meet the quality parameters, quality specifications, and quality characteristics of design, marketing, manufacturing, and service.

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:

• Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the quality management system requirements throughout the organization. This will include quality system standards such as ISO 9001: 2015, EQMS (Eaton Quality Management System), customer required standards (including 3rd party standards any other applicable requirements
• Communicate to the leadership team on the performance of the quality management system and any needs for corrective actions / improvement
• Interface with customers, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders in both the plant and at customer locations to enhance their perception and understanding of the plant Quality systems. Facilitate customer Quality audits and inspections as appropriate to demonstrate compliance.
• Develop, implement, and manage a product warranty system that provides feedback to responsible departments and assures permanent corrective action
• Accountable to performance of QA duties and has the authority to take the necessary actions to resolve any Quality issue.
• Provide Quality leadership and support in development of new products, processes, and services (PROLaunch).
• Coordinate and manage continuous improvement activities related to Quality including 8D’s, Kaizen events, BPI’s, Six Sigma projects, and other problem-solving activities.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate departmental budget and ensure the operation of the Quality Department within budget.
• Manage Quality organization support to Supply Chain management organization relative to evaluation, selection, approval and validation of suppliers.
• Engage cross-functional teams in complete advanced quality process for new product development as well as changes to current product / processes. This includes, but not limited to, proper evaluation and inclusion of customer requirements, product and process risk evaluation & management, definition of significant and safety related characteristics, process design and development including process controls, applicable process documentation, analysis of the process execution, ongoing monitoring, inspection and testing as well as any corrective / improvement actions required.
• Evaluate organizational Quality Metrics and perform managerial reviews to evaluate results, identify trends and recommend action plans to close gaps as well as drive continuous improvement.

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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in from an accredited institution
• Minimum two (2) years of Quality Assurance/Exposure/experience
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a supervisor or leadership role
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the Electrical Industry
• CQE and/or CQM certifications
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certifications.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead auditor certification.

Position Criteria:

• Progressive experience in manufacturing operations involving machining and mechanical assembly activities.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage cross-functional resources to support manufacturing requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, motivate, coach and train people in varying production disciplines to achieve improved overall performance.

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.

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

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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: ESSG CPSD PDD Power Delivery Division

Job Level: Manager
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?: Relocation from within hiring country only
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time