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Supplier Quality Engineer

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Eaton

Supplier Quality Engineer

Greenbelt, MD

Eaton's Aerospace Division is currently seeking a Supplier Quaity Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Beltsville, MD facility.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $105225.03 - $154330.04 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:

This role will be responsible for function as the technical liaison between the supplier and site regarding all quality and improvement issues Function as the technical liaison between the supplier and site regarding all quality and improvement issues as well as FLL for receiving inspection team.

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  • Functional quality lead for supplier specification quality training for receiving inspection
  • Perform initial assessments and periodic audits of supplier quality systems for approving new suppliers and verifying continuing supplier conformance to quality system requirements.
  • Initiate and follow-up supplier corrective actions to ensure complete and effective root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
  • Act as liaison for the supplier and the company to resolve nonconformances and quality problems effectively by interacting and communicating with engineering, purchasing, planning, program quality engineers and various levels of management of the supplier and the company.
  • Participate as a member of the Material Review Board to review and disposition supplier related Nonconformance Material Reports as required.
  • Develop appropriate and effective supplier metrics to monitor effectiveness of supplier quality control system and processes.
  • Develop and assist with implementation of supplier quality control and process control plans as required for supplier operations.
  • Develop and implement statistical process controls of supplier processes as appropriate or when required by customers.
  • Lead the SCM team to develop supplier performance reports and process. As well as Front Line Leader for the receiving inspection team
  • Lead the SCM team in development of certified supplier process.
  • Develop positive relationships and effective lines of communication with suppliers.
  • Participate as internal auditor for process audits of AS9100/ISO 9001:2000 quality management system.
  • Lead developing process improvement methods, inspection plans and reviewing FAIR requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required
  • Minimum three (3) years' experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Aerospace or Automotive experience required
  • This position requires the 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.
  • Relocation benefits are being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside or are willing to relocate within the immediate geographical area of 50 miles of Beltsville, MD will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
  • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field/Engineering
  • Ability to read and understand blue prints, specifications, and requirements including GD&T.
  • Experience using PC configured with MS Windows OS. Familiarity with MS Office software is desired
  • 3 years of aerospace experience
  • Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (MOQ/OE) is preferred.
  • Experience in performing Quality Audits.
  • Technical proficiency in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) models
  • Project Management experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with AS9102 requirements
  • 1 year of manufacturing supervisor experience

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.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Beltsville, MD, USA
Job ID: Eaton-32456Beltsville
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)