Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Quality Engineer at our Kings Mountain, NC site! This is a full time, onsite, day shift role. 

 

The Quality Engineer will provide leadership and guidance working with cross functional teams in process improvement initiatives including preventive actions, corrective actions and process improvements.  Lead and provide technical advice in analytical / statistical tools and methods, customer requirements and product / process quality planning.  Supervise other personnel as assigned or required.

 

The expected annual salary range for this role is $67500.0 - $99000.0 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: Completes Quality Engineering assignments with minimal supervision.Acting as a liaison and quality representative for internal and external customersPerforming on-site plant quality system evaluations and auditsAssure that product shipped meets internal and external customer requirements.Define, specify and implement quality standards and procedures for manufacturing and assembly processes.Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing department and plant goals.Responsible for the implementation and deployment of actions and processes to ensure compliance with TS 16949. Others regulatory entities require quality engineering support such as ISO 14001, OSHA regulations, and all Federal, State, and Local laws as they apply to their areas of responsibility.Determine containment and corrective action solutions using problem solving techniques.    Conduct root cause analysis of product quality issues.Reduce non-conformance costs and metrics.Report to upper management and customers on issues related to processes and productsMaintain, control, and input instances of nonconforming work-in-process (WIP) material in the plant database (Scrap, Data Analysis, Corrective Action).Conduct machine and process capability studiesPerform gauge MSA studies and coordinate improvements and purchasing gauges as required.Monitor, improve and maintain processes, layouts, and part prints. Ensures product prints changes are driven through the official approval channels.Obtain print deviations from divisional Product Engineering and coordinate deviations at plant level.Participate in the Quality budgets to acceptable performance levels.Maintain a constant search for identifiable and measurable cost reductions through scrap and failure analysis and technology applications.Develop and implement programs/projects that support the business plan of plant management.Participate in capital planning, investigate equipment alternatives, prepare appropriation justifications, implement equipment, and evaluate results.Assists in training new employees.Support Supplier QualityQualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution  Minimum one (1) year of experience in quality engineering in a manufacturing environmentMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship both now and in the futureRelocation is available for this position to those within the United States/PR. Local candidates residing within 50 miles of Kings Mountain, NC will also be considered.    

Preferred Qualifications: 

Bachelors Degree in EngineeringThree (3) years experience in a manufacturing environment Experience with aspects of manufacturing including: knowledge and operation of assembly processes, machine tools, gauging, MSA, SPC, APQP, Lean and Quality assurance systems (TS16949) Experience handling supplier quality Skills Work priority adjustment to meet continuously changing schedules.Coordination of projects involving many groups such as engineering, production, quality, tool design,Investigate, justify, appropriate, and implement capital projects.Introduce new technology in the form of new machines, processes, and control systems.Good working relationships with peers, supervisors, operators, and managers must be maintained in order to be effective.Participate and assist in meeting all plant Environmental Health and Safety objectives.Ability to be certified as a Six Sigma Green BeltAbility to work in Microsoft office systems.Ability to read and understand blue prints, specifications and requirements.

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