Quality Specialist - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•Youngsville, NC

15h•$23

About The Position

The quality specialist will perform a variety of duties to ensure the production quality of all products in accordance with Lean Manufacturing, workmanship standards, assembly procedures, ISO 9001:2015 Quality system requirements and the Eaton Quality Management System (EQMS). In this function you will: • Assist in quality audits, workmanship defect reduction efforts, corrective and preventive action identification, analysis and reporting, inspection of returned units, special inspections • Assist departments in meeting product quality targets by working closely with Engineering, Materials Management and Operational Excellence • Perform inspection activities and videos/photos on in-process and completed assemblies as required. • Analyzes and reports production non-conformances. Coordinates feedback on problems affecting quality, BOM, tooling issues, raw materials, training and prints) to Supervisors and Quality Engineers., Mfg. Engineers, or product Engineers as needed. • Initiate, participate in and/or coordinate root cause analysis, internal 8D corrective actions (CARs), Failure Effect Mode Analysis, and Control Planning, as applicable for customer complaints or internal quality issues. • Train and educate associates in product inspection to drive performance improvements and communicate quality standards on an ongoing basis to Production Supervisor and teams as needed. • Create Final Inspection programs and assist in developing actions for continued Quality System improvements. • Follow commitment to Eaton Health and Safety (EHS) by following safety policies and procedures, setting safety objectives and following JSA procedures. • Fosters an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement through participation and teamwork.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school
Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Ability to frequently stand, bend, and walk
Ability to distinguish colored wired
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to use forklifts and power industrial equipment
Must have basic computer skills
Ability to use Microsoft Office 365 applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook required
Ability to use good judgment and problem-solving skills to make informed decisions
Demonstrates a strong customer service attitude
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to prepare, read, analyze, and interpret product drawings, manufacturing documents, quality specs, and industry/trade magazines.
Working knowledge of ASQ and ISO auditing standards

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of the principles and methodology of Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in quality, manufacturing, and/or engineering of electro- mechanical devices
Two years post-secondary education with an associate degree in electronics or equivalent related education such as Vocational Technical School
Understanding of Basic Problem-Solving and Lean Manufacturing concepts
IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certified
Eaton Product knowledge

Responsibilities

Assist in quality audits, workmanship defect reduction efforts, corrective and preventive action identification, analysis and reporting, inspection of returned units, special inspections
Assist departments in meeting product quality targets by working closely with Engineering, Materials Management and Operational Excellence
Perform inspection activities and videos/photos on in-process and completed assemblies as required.
Analyzes and reports production non-conformances. Coordinates feedback on problems affecting quality, BOM, tooling issues, raw materials, training and prints) to Supervisors and Quality Engineers., Mfg. Engineers, or product Engineers as needed.
Initiate, participate in and/or coordinate root cause analysis, internal 8D corrective actions (CARs), Failure Effect Mode Analysis, and Control Planning, as applicable for customer complaints or internal quality issues.
Train and educate associates in product inspection to drive performance improvements and communicate quality standards on an ongoing basis to Production Supervisor and teams as needed.
Create Final Inspection programs and assist in developing actions for continued Quality System improvements.
Follow commitment to Eaton Health and Safety (EHS) by following safety policies and procedures, setting safety objectives and following JSA procedures.
Fosters an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement through participation and teamwork.