Quality Manager

Eaton Corporation•Timbercreek Canyon, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s GEIS division is currently seeking a Quality Manager. This role is onsite at our Amarillo, TX facility. Relocation within the United States is provided for this position. The GEIS division is part of Eaton’s global electrical sector and has over 100 years of experience in enhancing efficiency, safety and reliability for our customers. Our strategic focus is on driving growth, leveraging innovation and building capability across our global network. We operate in dynamic and ever evolving markets, be this as a result of energy transitions, digitalization, safety or a continued drive for greater efficiency within our customers, partners and suppliers. To deliver on this, we need the best people. We need diverse ideas, experiences, mindsets and skills to imagine the future solutions our markets will need. Built in 1981, the Amarillo facility, with approximately 140 team members, is a thriving iron foundry that serves our customers with a variety of parts, including conduits, covers and fittings. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
Minimum two (2) years of experience in a Quality function
Minimum five (5) years of experience within a manufacturing environment
Minimum two (2) years of people leadership experience
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.

Nice To Haves

Detailed knowledge of ISO9000 quality system requirements
Expert skills in using and training quality tools (i.e., Fishbone Diagrams, 5- whys, 8D, Gage R&R, FMEA, SPC, etc.).
Certified Quality Auditor Credential
Certification by the American Society for Quality as Six Sigma Black Belt or Certified Quality Engineer
Experience with metal machining, molding and assembly processes, casting experience
CMM programming and operating knowledge
Working knowledge of AIAG standards, including APQP and PPAP
Experience with control plans, PFMEAs, process auditing, and driving process discipline

Responsibilities

Lead the total plant QA/QC system, including all traditional quality verification activities such as receiving and in-process inspection, test, audit and repair activities, continuous improvement, product launch, supplier quality, quality system compliance and problem solving.
Provide technical assistance and quality leadership to all operating departments.
Drive problem resolution utilizing an 8D approach along with statistical methods and other problem-solving techniques.
Collect and analyze quality data and perform a wide variety of quality engineering activities in support of business objectives.
Sustain and improve current manufacturing processes, APQP quality standards, ISO 9001, and customer requirements.
Ensures all plant personnel adhere to quality and process controls.
Continually increase “quality awareness” in all associates and suppliers driving a quality culture to support our customers and achieve business goals.
Manage, coach, and develop quality associates and promote a positive quality culture throughout the facility by establishing sound systems and a demonstrated process focus.
Management of QMS and plant certifications with plant team members.
Develop and lead quality related technical training to operations to ensure that Eaton Crouse-Hinds is in compliance with established quality policies and procedures; meets or exceeds customer quality expectations and standards; ISO and other certification requirements.
Establish systems for data collection and analysis. Then, use that data to drive continuous improvement activities within all manufacturing departments.
Plan for, lead, and measure “voice of process” and “voice of customer” performance and quality system effectiveness. Making adjustments in strategy and/or procedure as necessary.
Resolve internal and external quality concerns in a definite and timely fashion.