Eaton’s Critical Power and Digital Infrastructure (CPDI) division is currently seeking a Supplier Development Engineer. CPDI is a $1.6B business with multiple locations in the US (Raleigh, NC – Richmond, VA – Chicago, IL – Worcester, MA, and Santa Ana, CA) and is currently one of the fastest growing businesses within the Electrical Sector. This position will be based in Raleigh, NC.

　　The expected annual salary range for this role is $88,499 - $129,799 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:

　　As a Supplier Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the deployment of supplier development and improvement processes across the CPDI Division. You will direct the selection, qualification, maintenance, and development of assigned commodities for the Division. You will ensure supplier readiness to support current and future programs and build relationships with vendors. You will work with the businesses to understand areas where we are lacking supplier capabilities to meet future business needs.

　　In this role, you will:

　　• Work directly with suppliers where Quality or Delivery performance, or business risk demands robust corrective action and improvement. Utilize expertise and a wide range of tools to identify and lead improvement actions including Problem Solving, Auditing, Material Management, and Load & Capacity planning.

　　• Conduct initial Supplier Site Assessments (SSA) to evaluate risk with New Suppliers prior to their addition to the Approved Supplier List (ASL).

　　• Perform capability (Product, Process, Materials Management) assessments and where necessary, Special Process Audits with key suppliers to evaluate the application of advanced quality tools, manufacturing capabilities, material management, and lean maturity. Support the development of subsequent improvement plans and coordinates milestones & completion of actions against an agreed project charter.

　　• Assess Production Rate Readiness with suppliers that are undergoing significant industrial transfers to ensure risks are understood and coordinates the timely completion of actions to eliminate supply chain disruption.

　　• Actively support supply chain cost-out projects and new product introduction by working closely with suppliers from development through to production launch, ensuring compliance to process, and coordinating on time submission of FAI’s or PPAPs as required.

　　• Coach suppliers in the deployment of key business processes such as 8D Problem Solving, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), SIOP and Material Management.

　　• Monitor performance, communicates expectations, and required actions for all assigned suppliers. Support & protect the Business as a Voting Member on Divisional Gate Reviews.

　　• Function as a liaison between suppliers and internal functions/plants (Engineering, Quality, Operations etc.) to clarify requirements, facilitate communication and drive accountability for improvement actions.

　　• Educate suppliers on Eaton internal processes to achieve optimal alignment with Eaton manufacturing plants.

　　Qualifications:

　　Basic (Required) Qualifications:

　　At least 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, or Supply Chain

　　Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

　　At least one year of experience with quality systems (ISO 9001:2015 & 14001:2015), methods and practices including APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and PPAP

　　No relocation benefit is offered for this role. Only candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of Raleigh, NC or Youngsville, NC will be considered.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification.

　　Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or business management

　　Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP) or equivalent.

　　Familiarity with ISO design controls and product development practices

　　Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to AWS D1.1/D1.1M/D.1.2/D1.2M/C3.4/C3.4M

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