Quality Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Jackson, MS

23d•$71,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Quality Engineer. The Quality Engineer provides support and expertise in all aspects of Plant Quality Systems functions. Main responsibilities include monitoring of aircraft hydraulic component maintenance tasks and methods in shop environment to assure alignment with customer repair orders and to prevent quality problems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
One year of experience in quality or a technical field working with quality management systems.
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).
Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to work alone and on teams with good interpersonal and leadership qualities to get assigned tasks completed in a timely manner.
Must possess effective and verbal communications skills.
Must possess good organizational and prioritization skills to maintain and address multiple assigned projects and expectations.

Nice To Haves

Skills in analyzing quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Proficiency in using software tools for data analysis (e.g., Excel, Minitab).
Knowledge of ISO 9001 & IATF 16949:2016
Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and new challenges in a dynamic work environment. Open to learning new tools and methodologies.
Ability to read blueprints, technical data sheets, and schematics,
Quality and Metrology knowledge.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and PDF reader (Word, Excel, Adobe/Firefox, Outlook, etc.).
Experienced in the design and development of fixtures, automation workstations, accounting for work and process flow.
Must be able to present ideas in a clear and concise manner through various tools or software and gain approval from various levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Monitor aircraft maintenance tasks and methods in shop environment to assure alignment with customer repair orders and to prevent quality problems.
Determine, develop, and monitor inspection and test techniques necessary to meet customer flow down requirements for each shop visit, including product removal reasons, service history and customer technical documents.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and suppliers to improve maintenance processes and develop methods to eliminate quality problems.
Work with government and/or other customer representatives to interpret or reach agreement on quality procedures and acceptability of products. Assure compliance with the specified government requirements.
Investigate and resolve product quality problems caused by processes, material, or worker error.
Review rejected hardware to determine cause and corrective action.
Suggest process and/or tooling changes to improve producibility and/or yield.
Evaluate component piece parts of returned material and determine whether it can be returned into serviceable condition utilizing approved recovery methods.
Implement and Sustain of the Quality Best Practices and Quality Leading Indicators applicable to the maintenance shop environment.
Maintain accurate records to comply with company policy towards record retention.