Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

Eaton’s IS AER FMC Aerospace division is currently seeking a Sr Supplier Quality Engineer. The expected annual salary range for this role is $99000 - $ 130,000 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. *\*This role requires working on-site M-F at our Los Angeles, CA Facility. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Only local candidates will be considered for the role.* ## What you’ll do: **Position Overview:** The Sr Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for driving supplier improvements in the areas of Quality, Delivery and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. The improvements must be consistent with Eaton Aerospace requirements. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. **In this role, you will:** • Manage supplier nonconformances (MRB, escapes, deviations) • Drive root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) • Verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) • Support containment planning and risk mitigation • Track supplier KPIs: Quality (PPM, defect rates), Delivery, Cost of poor quality (COPQ) • Maintain Approved Supplier Lists (ASL) • Conduct supplier risk assessments and performance reviews • Support supplier selection during sourcing and NPI • Oversee and participate in the development and initiation of inspection, testing and evaluation techniques for incoming goods. • Evaluate inspection techniques and recommends changes. • Work with Production, Quality Assurance, Materials and other departments to define quality standards and procedures. • Review and analyze inspection test results and oversees the disposition of unaccepted items with affected suppliers and companies. • Analyze supplier performance both in-house on supplier premises as required. • Apply standard statistical techniques to analyze and evaluate studies. • Team with suppliers to define and document Process Flow Diagrams, Process FMEAs, AIAG Process Control Plans and Inspection plans. • Negotiate with suppliers to find equitable solutions to problems identified. • Visit supplier locations to evaluate quality standards and processes. • Answer technical questions regarding commodity quality, long-term feasibility or quality certifications. • Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality system surveys. • Implement and oversee the administration of special programs to recognize and to ensure the use of suppliers who maintain established standards of quality, reliability, and price. • Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding significant changes. • Control nonconforming material in accordance with Eaton procedures. • Flows down of external/internal quality requirements to suppliers. • Support continuous improvement initiatives. • Support internal audit requirements in accordance with Eaton procedures. • Achieve objectives as detailed by Quality Management. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. ## Qualifications: **Required (Basic) Qualifications:** • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution. • Minimum three (3) years Supplier and/or Quality Engineering experience working with quality systems. • This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee. • Eaton will not consider applicants for e…