Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Eaton's IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer. This position will be a part of Eaton's Aerospace group, specifically supporting the Irvine California facility. This facility has roughly 200 employees, with output in excess of $100M annually.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $92287.53 - $135355.04 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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 candidate is responsible for driving supplier improvement in the areas of Quality, Delivery and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. The improvements must be consistent with Eaton Aerospace requirements.

In this function you will:

• 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 nonconformance items with - affected suppliers and companies.

• Analyzes supplier performance in-house and on supplier premises as required.

• 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.

• 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.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.

• 3+ years of Supplier Quality Engineering experience working with quality systems.

• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within 50 miles of Irvine, CA will be considered for this position. Active duty military are exempt from this radius.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

• 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.

PREFERRED:

• Experience with Aerospace suppliers.

• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

• Experience with complex machining and casting suppliers.

• Experience with Special processes suppliers (Heat Treating, Plating, Painting).

• Familiar with major Aerospace primes Quality System, as well as working knowledge of AS9100. Working knowledge of Six Sigma tools.

Skills:

• Significant experience with Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Correction Actions and Nonconforming Material Dispositions, MRB.

• Experience with Dock-to-Stock and Skip-lot Programs

• Experience with Supplier Improvement Programs, Supplier Quality Plans

• Willingness to travel locally and nationally to supplier sites.

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