Associate Quality Engineer

Eaton Corporation • South Milwaukee, WI

10d • $59,000 - $86,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Electrical Division is hiring an Associate Quality Engineer at its South Milwaukee, Wisconsin facility. The role reviews daily in-process quality metrics and supplier defects in a manufacturing department, then coordinates actions to protect internal and external customers. The engineer supports product quality improvements, new product development, nonconforming-material control, and the department’s quality management system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of experience in similar positions related to quality, manufacturing, or operations.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must currently reside within 50 miles of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, unless an active-duty military service member candidate.

Nice To Haves

• Well-developed computer skills to perform essential functions.
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including PPAP, APQP, MSA, PFEMA, SPC, and auditing.
• Knowledge of basic problem-solving tools, including 8D, A3, and fishbone analysis.
• Foundational knowledge of statistical techniques, including Pareto and R&R.
• Ability to read manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, TS 16949, or IATF 16949.
• Knowledge of measurement devices and inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Review daily in-process quality metrics, including scrap, DPPMs, DMRs/QNs, customer complaints, and supplier defects, to determine priorities.
• Develop and implement corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, A3, and lean tools to reduce customer and internal PPM, rework, scrap, and improve FPY.
• Direct cross-functional teams to remove roadblocks and communication barriers affecting quality and customer requirements.
• Process, analyze, and control departmental nonconforming material daily.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary resources on product quality improvement projects and document QRQC reports for customers as required.
• Support new product development from a quality perspective.
• Ensure standardized EQMS quality-management processes are established, implemented, measured, and maintained in the designated department.
• Participate in the Material Review Board.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level