Lead Quality Engineer, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace Group

Eaton Corporation•North Charleston, SC

38d•$93,750 - $137,500

About The Position

Eaton's AER HQ Headquarters division is currently seeking a Lead Quality Engineer, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace Group. Eaton's Charleston, SC location has long served as a Machining Center of Excellence for our Aerospace Group, with just under 200 employees, manufacturing hydraulic pumps for commercial and military aircraft. Additive manufacturing (AM) is an exciting new technology that offers substantial benefits to the Aerospace industry. Eaton Aerospace has leveraged the technology to create superior products and capture profitable growth for the businesses. This has resulted in significant program growth since the inception of additive mfg. in the Eaton Aerospace business. The number of awarded flight hardware metal component awards is driving the need for more expert roles in the areas of non-distructive inspection and quality. This new position will act as the Additive Manufacturing (AM) Quality and Manufacturing expert for the Digital Design and Additive manufacturing center in Charleston, S.C. The role will be responsible for defining inspection techniques working with customers, engineers and AM process specialist to implement quality and inspection tools specifically for AM. The expected annual salary range for this role is $93750.03 - $137500.04 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. The candidate will oversee the creation of inspection techniques, standards and guides and will prove their effectiveness. They will complete MSA, PPAPs, first articles along with gage R&R studies. They will write procedures and work instructions, implement continuous improvements projects to optimize the process for cost and quality, supporting our new digital initiatives to implement Model Based Entreprize. The role will be deeply involved with the engineering and AM process team to develop the process for a wide variety of AM programs. This role will oversee some of the day to day operation, maintain a quality system in the AM center and ensure safe work practices are maintained in their area of responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor in Engineering from an accredited institution
4+ years of experience in quality engineering
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
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.
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the facility listed will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Nice To Haves

Internal auditing, SPC, PPAP, MSA, process capability
Quality Engineering experience in the Aerospace industry
MiniTab knowledge (SPC, MSA, etc.)
NDT Experience (Preferred but not required)
Presentation skills, strong team player, able to collaborate

Responsibilities

Develop and perform inspection technique and plan for new product development made by additive manufacturing
Review control plans and process plans for drawing conformance
Provide SQE support with key suppliers
Write work instructions and procedures for AM quality processes
Complete MSAs, PPAPs, FAI, capability studies, and other quality studies
Lead the creation and maintenance of process FMEAs
Lead quality councils
Lead MRB events as AM quality support
Drive RCCA events both within AM and from AM suppliers when required
Lead internal audit efforts such as layer process audits, special process audits, and coordinate fresh eye audits
Own the Standard production process for AM quality in CHS
Support inspection techniques for CT scan, X-ray, FPI and other NDT methods - work with suppliers and customers
Drive and implement process improvements to reduce process cost and improve process quality
Maintain AM AS9100 certification and own the NADCAP certification for AM in CHS
Attend and support customers design reviews and meetings
Support customer audits and visits
Manage the AM quality system and support the calibration system when needed
Develop quality procedures for in process monitoring and analyze data from the in-situ tools
Thoroughly understand the AM machines and all support equipment
Define and execute on CI projects
Support new MES implementation and recommend quality improvements

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

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