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Supplier Quality Manager

AT Eaton
Eaton

Supplier Quality Manager

Ferndown, United Kingdom

Eaton Wimborne

Eaton - Mission Systems Division (MSD) is the world's leading provider of hose and drogue Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) and Actuation systems. Eaton work directly with the aircraft manufacturers and end-users to develop systems that achieve their operations in challenging environments, safely and successfully.

We are more than just a power management company, we are committed to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability. You will be part of a global team committed to delivering on our brand promise: "Make what matters work" We pride ourselves on building a culture that reflects our shared goals, beliefs, and attitudes.

We are ethical - We are passionate - We are responsible - We are efficient - We are transparent - We are learning. We are EATON!

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What you'll do:

  • To support and act as key contact for Suppliers and the SQ resource allocated to the team to achieve the following:
  • Act as the Point of Contact for Quality Issues for all allocated Suppliers
  • To act as the POC for allocated IPT for issues that cross multiple SC streams
  • Maintain the Supplier List and Audit schedule for all allocated Suppliers
  • Meet the Supplier Quality requirements of the Supply Chain in respect to:
  • Provision of timely SQE Subject Matter Expertise
  • Supplier audits
  • Supplier development
  • RCCA management
  • NOE follow up
  • Attendance at arising meetings including MRB / EFRB / FRB
  • Attendance at drum beat meeting including Tier Boards and MRBs
  • Line management of SQEs including tasking, performance management, and recruitment.
  • Provide SQ skills to the SC team to ensure that Suppliers are appropriately selected, assessed and managed
  • Support the allocated SC team with selection / assessment and management of Suppliers
  • Investigate Quality failing of Suppliers and ensure that RCCA is carried out to reduce / eliminate / mitigate recurrence
  • Ensure Quality Management System compliance throughout the Product Lifecycle
  • Generate Quality metrics and associated tracking to met set targets.
  • Determination and implementation of Quality improvement initiatives.
  • Inspection process adherence and associated support for physical and document sign-off of product prior to despatch.
  • Co-operate with management to meet the employer's legal duties; read and comply to the site Safety Health & Environment Policy; and take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions

Qualifications:

Technical Degree or equivalent experience

Skills:

  • Good working knowledge of Quality Standards such as AS9100, AS9110, Part 21 (G), Part 145, DAOS
  • Good working knowledge of AS9145, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, MSA, Cont Plans
  • Support structured problem solving and robust Root Cause and Corrective Action techniques eg 8D, RCCA, 5-Why
  • Actively implemented proactive and preventive Quality techniques
  • Experience in managing and leading teams.

Core competencies:

  • Proven background in Supplier Quality and thorough understanding of Quality tools and techniques
  • QMS implementation and auditing to recognised aerospace standards
  • Excellent root cause analysis and corrective action understanding.
  • Core competency demonstrated within one or more of the following specialties: Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Composites.
  • Further competencies will be provided via the competency matrix, and linked to the relevant job level

Key Behaviours:

  • Attention to Detail/meticulous
  • Voice of the customer/standards
  • Deliver to Promise, Pace
  • Independence
  • Data based decision making
  • Passion for Quality, doing the right thing
  • Team working
  • Proactive engagement
  • Knowledgeable & willing to learn
  • Right first time approach
  • Problem solving
  • Passion to improve continuously

Key measures and milestones

  • Monitoring and reporting of all allocated suppliers assessed as High Risk and under special measures
  • Reporting of Monthly Metrics

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
  • We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
  • We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
  • We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
  • We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.

Client-provided location(s): Wimborne Minster, Wimborne BH21, UK
Job ID: Eaton-38371Wimborne
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)