Lead Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation•Jackson, MI

7d•$56,000 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER FED division is hiring a Lead Quality Technician for its Jackson, Michigan facility. The role leads inspection, testing, and verification of material, product, equipment, gaging, and processes. It provides technical support to manufacturing operations, customers, suppliers, and engineering, and performs CMM and layout inspections as needed using Zeiss Calypso software. The position also helps ensure the calibration system complies with AS9100, Nadcap, and customer purchase order requirements. The technician completes layout projects and calibration work with minimal supervision, supports dimensional analysis and quality assurance across production and engineering activities, and manages project workflow and backlog to meet 100% on-time delivery. The role may require limited travel of less than 5% and provides opportunities to work with teams across Eaton and its global sites. The expected annual salary range is $56,000–$83,000. Salary is a general guideline and may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations. No relocation benefit is offered; candidates generally must be within 50 miles of Jackson, Michigan, with an exception for active-duty military service member candidates. The role requires access to export-controlled information, so applicants must meet the stated U.S. person definition. Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
At least two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with CMM programming and the Zeiss Calypso software user interface.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and requirements.
Strong project and time management, organizational, and analytical skills.
Experience working within diverse cultures and groups.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from production associates to the leadership team.
Knowledge of standard manufacturing processes, machining, metal forming, and assembly/test in an aerospace environment.
Knowledge of ISO 10012, Quality Assurance Requirements for Measuring Equipment.
Knowledge of quality assurance systems, including ISO 9001 and AS9100, and participation in quality audits.
Knowledge of APQP tools, including MSA/Gauge R&R and SPC.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under the stated U.S. Government export regulations for access to export-controlled information.
Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Candidates generally must live within a 50-mile radius of Jackson, Michigan; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
Limited travel may be required (less than 5%).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from an accredited institution.
Experience in a union-represented environment.
ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or Certified Quality Inspector (CQI).
Experience with Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Experience using gage recall software such as GAGEtrak.

Responsibilities

Complete layout projects and calibration requirements with minimal supervision.
Define, specify, and implement quality standards and procedures for production inspection equipment.
Provide engineering with dimensional and layout data for failure analysis, qualification testing, ProLaunch projects, and customer requirements.
Provide backup for the calibration process, gage recall system, and related processes.
Support manufacturing with dimensional and layout data for production, DMR data analysis, ProLaunch projects, and customer requirements.
Support fast-response calls for High Performance Work Teams.
Manage project workflow and backlog to ensure 100% on-time delivery.
Provide technical support to internal and external customers and suppliers as needed.
Formulate and implement quality assurance procedures, policies, and standards aligned with recognized aerospace quality system standards and Eaton objectives, policies, and procedures.
Support dimensional layouts and interpretation of results for production, failure analysis, qualification testing, DMR, NPD projects, root cause corrective actions, and customer requirements.
Complete other duties as assigned.