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Eaton · 2 months ago

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $140K/yr

3+ years exp

Eaton is a global leader in power management solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join their Aerospace group at the Irvine facility. This role is responsible for driving supplier improvement in quality and delivery while implementing lean manufacturing initiatives consistent with Eaton Aerospace requirements.

Electric Vehicle

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversees and participates in the development and initiation of inspection, testing and evaluation techniques for incoming goods

Evaluates inspection techniques and recommends changes

Works with Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain and other departments to define quality standards and procedures

Reviews and analyzes inspection test results and oversees the disposition of nonconforming items with affected suppliers and companies

Analyzes supplier performance both in-house on supplier premises as required

Applies standard statistical techniques to analyze and evaluate studies

Team with suppliers to define and document Process Flow Diagrams, Process FMEAs, AIAG Process Control Plans and Inspection plans

Negotiates with suppliers to find equitable solutions to problems identified

Visits supplier locations to evaluate quality standards and processes

Answers technical questions regarding commodity quality, long-term feasibility or quality certifications

Oversees and participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality system surveys

Develops, implements, and oversees the administration of special programs to recognize and to ensure the use of suppliers who maintain established standards of quality, reliability, and price

Controlling nonconforming material in accordance with Eaton procedures

Flowing down of external/internal quality requirements to suppliers

Supporting and leading continuous improvement initiatives

Supporting internal audit requirements in accordance with Eaton procedures

Apply engineering and manufacturing technical knowledge to help improve supplier activities that can help Eaton’s quality, delivery and cost performance objectives

Assumes lead Quality role in supporting Supplier Development and on-boarding activities

Responsible for all supplier key metric maintenance and reporting

Achieving objectives as detailed by Quality Management

Qualification

Supplier Quality EngineeringAerospace experienceAS9100 knowledgeSix Sigma toolsStatistical analysisTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited institution

Minimum of 3 years Supplier Quality Engineering experience

Must reside within a 50 mile radius of Irvine, CA. Active Duty military are exempt from the geographical requirement

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee)

This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158