Quality Supervisor

Eaton Corporation•Davenport, IA

18d•$86,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s AER Mission System Division is seeking a Quality Supervisor for its Davenport, Iowa facility. The role oversees an Integrated Product Team within the Quality function and supports the quality organization’s daily operations. The supervisor works with engineering, operations, customers, suppliers, and quality personnel to address quality issues, meet customer and production needs, and improve products and processes. The position also leads quality resources, supports compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and develops quality policies, procedures, metrics, and dashboards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or an associate degree with at least 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control.
At least 2 years of experience with AS9100/ISO9001 (aerospace), MIL-STD, ISO13485 (medical), or IATF16949 (automotive).
Experience with Root Cause Analysis tools, Lean Manufacturing, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Must currently reside within 70 miles of Davenport, Iowa; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographical limitation. No relocation is offered.
Must meet the posting’s U.S. person eligibility requirement for access to export-controlled information.
Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to make independent judgments regarding technical issues.
Ability to manage multiple changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field such as Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
At least 5 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience.
At least 5 years of experience with measurement techniques.
At least 5 years of blueprint reading and interpretation.
At least 5 years of experience with AS9100/ISO9001 (aerospace), MIL-STD, ISO13485 (medical), or IATF16949 (automotive).
At least 3 years of leadership experience.
At least 3 years of experience with data analytics and intelligence tools.
DOD and MIL-STD experience.
Military aviation or aircraft modification experience.
FAA experience.
Experience selecting, hiring, and training employees; overseeing day-to-day workflow and scheduling; and providing positive feedback and discipline to direct reports.
Experience in fabrication and/or CNC machining.
Experience with weld and NDT processes.
Understanding of GD&T.

Responsibilities

Interface with Davenport Engineering disciplines, customers, and suppliers on quality-related issues.
Provide technical input on quality and contractual issues to internal stakeholders and external customers.
Lead Quality Engineering resources and hourly Quality Inspectors in production support, customer concerns, and product or process improvements.
Work with Operations Managers and Bargaining Unit Leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments so customer demand and production schedules are met.
Provide guidance to employees and keep them informed of policies and operational changes.
Lead corrective actions and validate their effectiveness.
Participate in and lead Advanced Product Quality Process (APQP) improvements and execution.
Participate in and lead quality, internal, external, and regulatory audits.
Analyze production and service limitations and standards, and recommend specification revisions when indicated.
Review technical documentation and provide guidance on updates and compliance or contractual requirements.
Design, develop, and deploy metrics and dashboards to support business decision-making.
Formulate or help formulate quality assurance policies and procedures.
Develop and modify procedural documents.
Perform operations according to prescribed safety and environmental principles.
Identify and effect changes to reduce risks of harm and minimize waste and resource use.
Communicate the company’s commitment to health, safety, and the environment to employees, visitors, and customers.
Interpret engineering drawings and specifications, customer quality requirements, and company quality requirements to ensure compliance with customer expectations.
Schedule overtime as required.