Senior Quality Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Kings Mountain, NC

1d•$86,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Industrial division, Mobility group is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer at its on-site manufacturing facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The facility specializes in automotive clutch assembly and gear shaft manufacturing and has nearly 400 employees. Relocation support is available to candidates within the United States or Puerto Rico. Reporting to the onsite Quality Manager, the Senior Quality Engineer directs and supports day-to-day quality functions for manufacturing and machining processes. The role champions the Eaton Quality Management System (EQMS) and Eaton Business System (EBS) as the facility’s voice of the customer. Its focus is developing, implementing, and maintaining process controls that meet or exceed customer requirements while supporting internal quality performance, continuous improvement, and DPPM reduction. The position also manages a small team of Quality Technicians and supports manufacturing operations teams, customer and supplier communication, audits, product validation, and quality-related improvement activities. Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least three years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Microsoft Office application experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with APQP, PPAP, SPC (Infinity or Minitab), MSA, Lean methodology, GD&T, DOE, and IATF 16949.
Five years of Quality Engineering experience.
Experience leading others, directly or indirectly.
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Green Belt certification.
Experience in a machining and/or welding environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement corrective actions using SPC data, 8D, 5 Why, A3, Lean, and root cause analysis tools to improve First Pass Yield and reduce customer complaints, rework, and scrap.
Interpret customer requirements, including requirements for new product launches, and execute PPAP and APQP activities such as control plans, PFMEAs, MSAs, and GR&R in accordance with EQMS and IATF 16949 standards.
Manage a small team of Quality Technicians, including timecard approval, performance management, employee development, hiring, and conflict resolution.
Develop internal product validation and inspection methods to ensure consistent process quality.
Monitor CTQ trends, lead efforts to keep processes in control, and develop capability analyses for machine moves and new machines.
Lead customer-focused activities, including customer site visits and Quality System audits and assessments such as Layered Process Audits, Dock Audits, IATF Audits, and EQMS Audits.
Support Manufacturing Operations Flow Line Teams with quality expertise and product disposition, helping eliminate roadblocks and communication barriers that could affect quality or customer requirements.
Participate in and lead continuous improvement activities, including Value Stream Mapping, 5S+, Standard Work creation, set-up reduction, 3P, Rapid Improvement Events, and other EBS tools.
Manage Change Control within the assigned area.
Train employees in quality tools, including SPC (Infinity QS), root cause analysis, and gauging methods.
Communicate with internal and external suppliers and customers as needed.