Lead Quality Engineer - MVA (Programmatic)

Eaton

Columbia, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$97,000–$143,000 Per Year
SKILLS
8D, Best Practices, Career Counseling, Career Development, Category Development, Change Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Equipment Selection, Experiment Design, Genetics, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Process Development, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Improvement, Process Validation, Product Design, Product Development, Product Support, Productivity Management, Proofreading, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Six Sigma Certification, Standards Development, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Tools, Testing, Traceability, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
1 day ago

Eaton's division is currently seeking a Lead Quality Engineer - MVA (Programmatic). This role can take place out of Greenwood, SC or Omaha, NE. We are able to offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates within the United States.As the Lead Quality Engineer you are responsible for the development, deployment, and management of quality plans and processes for programmatic jobs providing technical guidance to drive standardization, improvement, innovation and introduction of technology that supports product quality efficiency and strategic initiatives.The Product Line Programmatic Execution team is responsible for building product line quality expertise and partnering with the Industrialization and Product Line Design team to introduce best practices and drive standardization.The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year.Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.What you'll do: Owns quality process and plans development and standardization for product line programmatic jobs.Support development and design of quality inspection tools and systems for optimized yield, improved line throughput and customer performance.Develop detailed technical specifications for new inspection and test tools/equipment.Develop standards for optimized workflow, traceability and error proofing.Support sites with programmatic job launch and process validation.Work with design engineering to help incorporate design for quality elements into product development.Provide training, guidance and technical support to site quality personnel which may include quality engineers, technicians, supervisors and line operators.Support Lean, Six Sigma, and Pro Launch through the creation of Standard Work, Design of Experiments, Control Plans and SPC for production lines.Work with industrialization team to introduce error proofing into manufacturing processes.Support EQS initiatives with particular focus on PFMEA and Control plans.Support development of standard work and work center instructions for all related programmatic processes.Becomes the product line programmatic quality subject matter expert helping build capabilities across sites.Qualifications: Required (Basic) QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.Minimum of 3 years' experience in quality, manufacturing engineering and/or operations.Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution.Six Sigma or Lean certifications.Skills: Experience in quality systems and control plan development and implementation.Background in assembly processes, testing and on-line inspection methodologies.Strong background in complex assemblies, process development and inspection equipment selection.Proficient in PFMEA, process control, 8D and root cause analysis tools and methods.Desirable experience with metal transformation processes.Application of Six Sigma methodology for problem solving and resolution management.Experience with customer and supplier quality interaction.Problem solving.Ability to lead projects across multiple locations.Influential skills and change management.Able to teach, coach and mentor on process.Effective communication with customers, suppliers and key stakeholders.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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Eaton

Eaton is a power management company with 2016 sales of $19.7 billion. We provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. Eaton has approximately 95,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit Eaton.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Electronics, Components, and Semiconductor Mfg
FOUNDED
1911
WEBSITE
http://www.eaton.com