Eaton’s IS AER FMC Aerospace division is currently seeking a Sr Quality Engineer - Aerospace.
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.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Eaton’s Aerospace division is currently seeking a Sr Quality Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Glendale, CA / Los Angeles facility. This position is responsible for performing Quality Engineering duties to support hydromechanical/Electromechanical products in fabrication, assembly, and test. This position requires working on-site.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Provides Quality Assurance support to Customer, and internal functions including Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Customer and Suppliers.
• Support internal non-conforming material control process, including Material Review Board (MRB).
• Review and approve of product drawings, Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), manufacturing process plans and First Article Reports (FAIRs).
• Oversee effective review, implementation, and flow down of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into manufacturing and supply chain.
• Drive efficient processing of Customer RMAs, effective failure analysis, and responsive communication to Customers.
• Support internal and Customer system, process, and product audits.
• Develop and implement product quality plans, PFMEA and control plan.
• Support product proof-of-build (POB) activities and assist in the evaluation and improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate assembly and test process improvement and RCCA activities.
• Promote adherence to Eaton’s Quality Management System (AS9100), and drive process and product improvements.
• Develop system for clear reporting and maintaining accuracy of data in support of department KPIs.
• Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering .
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive quality experience in aerospace, automotive or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality engineering disciplines & Manufacturing concepts.
• Program solving techniques, such as 8D, Fishbone, 5-why, PFMEA.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• 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 employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.”
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within 50 miles radius of Glendale, CA will be considered for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Quality engineering, Manufacturing engineering, or Mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with hydraulic/hydromechanical assembly and testing processes.
• Knowledge Lean & Six Sigma tools.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical data sheets, and schematics,
• Quality and Metrology knowledge.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and PDF reader (Word, Excel, Adobe/Firefox, Outlook, etc.)
• Communicate and interact with Engineering, Tool Room and Production as necessary to promote specification compliance.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- At least 3 years of progressive quality experience in aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing
- Knowledge of quality engineering disciplines and manufacturing concepts
- Experience with problem-solving techniques including 8D, Fishbone, 5-Why, and PFMEA
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
- Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in quality, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer certification
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing knowledge
- Experience with hydraulic or hydromechanical assembly and testing processes
- Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools
- Ability to read blueprints, technical data sheets, and schematics
- Quality and metrology knowledge
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF reader software
- Ability to communicate with Engineering, Tool Room, and Production teams
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