Eaton’s Commercial Products and Assemblies division is currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer. This role is located in Sumter, SC.

　　The expected annual salary range for this role is $91,500 - $120,200 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.

　　The Supplier Quality Engineer will assure customer satisfaction & operational performance through deployment of our Quality Management System as it relates to supplier quality performance. The SQE will ensure performance by owning supplier quality metrics, supplier quality assessments, incoming inspection & test, and driving supplier quality performance to achieve our business and operational objectives.

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　　What you’ll do:

　　Provide overall leadership and direction for the Supplier Quality Function. This includes on-going performance improvement including during BPI, Quality and Lean activities.

　　Responsible for the quality performance and inspection of incoming product from suppliers into operations.

　　Manage the improvement and reporting of supplier quality performance indicators: Supplier PPM, Validation and Test Audit data, Internal Quality Alerts, Non-conforming material quality communication, external component quality alerts, and A3s, 3ups as needed.

　　Drive continuous improvement through accomplishment of identified & assigned projects.

　　Develop and analyze statistical data and product / process specifications to determine present standards and establish quality and reliability requirements for purchased products.

　　Owns Production Part Approval Processes, First Article inspection and customer specific requirements are performed and/or achieved as required.

　　Comply with all requirements and communication related to the management of supplier performance and supplier claims, including the compliance to related corporate and/or internal policies and procedures (APQP/PPAP, Supplier Certification, Supplier DPPM and DMR Management).

　　Identify and implement capital projects, productivity, and cost out projects driven by supplier quality.

　　Monitor performance of internal and outside supplier’s quality, identify root cause, and lead the implementation of corrective and preventive actions to achieve business objectives.

　　Ensure timely implementation of corrective actions on opportunities identified during assessments, tier meetings, or quality reviews.

　　Conduct supplier quality audits to identify opportunities for improvement and lead the implementation of corrective actions.

　　Lead internal/external ISO/EQMS audits.

　　Qualifications:

　　Qualifications :

　　Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or technical program from an accredited university.

　　Minimum of 2 years manufacturing or quality experience.

　　Must be authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Experience leading Supplier Quality improvement programs

　　ISO 9001 Internal Auditor

　　Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Manager certificate.

　　Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt.

　　Skills:

　　Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the operation. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers. Must be able to successfully manage multiple priorities, analyze complex problems and implement solutions.

　　Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel at all management, professional, and technical levels. This position requires a high level of responsiveness and proactive problem solving to reinforce enterprise wide goal of providing world class customer satisfaction. Must be team oriented and self-starter with strong multi-tasking and time management skills.

　　PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

　　While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is occasionally required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is sometimes required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.WORK ENVIRONMENT:

　　While performing the duties of this job the employee is primarily based in an office environmentWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.