Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer. This position is based at our Los Angeles, CA facility. With 250 employees, the Los Angeles facility designs and manufactures quality valves, regulators, and other fluid controls used mostly by the Aerospace Industry.The expected annual salary range for this role is $92287.53 - $135355.04 a year.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 Sr Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for driving supplier improvements in the areas of Quality, Delivery and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. The improvements must be consistent with Eaton Aerospace requirements.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 role, you will: Oversee and participate in the development and initiation of inspection, testing and evaluation techniques for incoming goods. Evaluate inspection techniques and recommends changes. Work with Production, Quality Assurance, Materials and other departments to define quality standards and procedures. Review and analyze inspection test results and oversees the disposition of unaccepted items with affected suppliers and companies. Analyze supplier performance both in-house on supplier premises as required. Apply 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. Negotiate with suppliers to find equitable solutions to problems identified. Visit supplier locations to evaluate quality standards and processes. Answer technical questions regarding commodity quality, long-term feasibility or quality certifications. Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality system surveys. Implement and oversee the administration of special programs to recognize and to ensure the use of suppliers who maintain established standards of quality, reliability, and price. Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding significant changes. Control nonconforming material in accordance with Eaton procedures. Flows down of external/internal quality requirements to suppliers. Support continuous improvement initiatives. Support internal audit requirements in accordance with Eaton procedures. Achieve objectives as detailed by Quality Management.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 from accredited institution
Minimum three (3) years Supplier and/or Quality Engineering experience working with quality systems
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the Los Angeles, CA facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Must be 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 Qualifications:
Experience with Aerospace and/or Automotive suppliers.
Experience with complex machining suppliers.
Experience with Special processes suppliers (Heat Treating, Plating, Painting).
Familiar with major Aerospace primes Quality System, as well as working knowledge of AS9100 or ISO9001:2016.
Working knowledge of Six Sigma/ Lean tools.
Knowledge of SAP
GD&T knowledge
Skills:Position Success Criteria:
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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