Sr Quality Engineer - Aerospace

Eaton Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$99,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER FMC Aerospace division is seeking a Sr Quality Engineer for its Glendale, California / Los Angeles facility. The role performs Quality Engineering duties supporting hydromechanical and electromechanical products in fabrication, assembly, and test. This position requires working on-site. The engineer provides quality assurance support to customers and internal teams, including Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test, and works cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, customers, and suppliers. The role supports non-conforming material control, including the Material Review Board (MRB); reviews and approves drawings, Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), manufacturing process plans, and First Article Reports (FAIRs); and oversees the implementation and flow-down of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). The engineer also supports customer return material authorizations (RMAs), failure analysis, audits, product quality planning, proof-of-build activities, and manufacturing process improvement. The role promotes compliance with Eaton’s AS9100 Quality Management System, facilitates assembly and test process improvements and root cause/corrective action (RCCA), and maintains accurate data for department key performance indicators. The expected annual salary range is $99,000–$130,000. Salary is a general guideline and may depend on the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations. No relocation benefit is offered; only candidates residing within 50 miles of Glendale, California, will be considered. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship and must meet ITAR requirements as a U.S. person. Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering.
At least 3 years of progressive quality experience in an aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of quality engineering disciplines and manufacturing concepts.
Knowledge of problem-solving techniques such as 8D, Fishbone, 5-why, and PFMEA.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
Must reside within 50 miles of Glendale, California; candidates outside this radius will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge.
Experience with hydraulic/hydromechanical assembly and testing processes.
Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools.
Ability to read blueprints, technical data sheets, and schematics.
Quality and metrology knowledge.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF reader software, including Word, Excel, Adobe/Firefox, and Outlook.
Ability to communicate and interact with Engineering, Tool Room, and Production to promote specification compliance.

Responsibilities

Provide Quality Assurance support to customers and internal functions, including Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test.
Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, customers, and suppliers.
Support internal non-conforming material control, including the Material Review Board (MRB).
Review and approve product drawings, Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), manufacturing process plans, and First Article Reports (FAIRs).
Oversee the review, implementation, and flow-down of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into manufacturing and the supply chain.
Drive processing of customer RMAs, failure analysis, and responsive customer communication.
Support internal and customer system, process, and product audits.
Develop and implement product quality plans, PFMEA, and control plans.
Support product proof-of-build (POB) activities and help evaluate and improve manufacturing processes.
Facilitate assembly and test process improvement and root cause/corrective action (RCCA) activities.
Promote adherence to Eaton’s AS9100 Quality Management System and drive process and product improvements.
Develop systems for clear reporting and accurate data supporting department KPIs.
Perform other duties as assigned.