A Eaton está buscando por um(a) Senior Supplier Development Engineer para atuar em Valinhos. Anexe seu currículo atualizado em PDF ou WORD no campo indicado. Se você é um candidato interno (#E), a candidatura deve ocorrer através do Eaton Jobs (Intranet > Joe > EatonJobs) **What you’ll do:** **Job Summary** Use technical process expertise in manufaturing process, including design feasibility analysis and process development (APQP), to drive the successful approval 9PPAP) and launch of components within the Global Supply Base; drive audits and suppliers qualification, continuous improvement actions such as Lean Manufacturing, Scrap Reduction, Design Improvements, and Capability Improvements in the components for Eaton´s supply base. **Job Responsibilities** + Drives process and systemic quality improvements, at assigned supplier sites, through the use of quality tools (SPC, Lean, Six Sigma) and validates improvements through defined measurables to reduce quality non-conformances . + Continually monitors assigned suppliers Performance status (PPM and DMR). Works with suppliers and plant SQA to implement effective 8D corrective action and comprehensive performance improvement plans as required. + Conducts Quality/System/Techinical Assessment, in support of new sourcing, to determine if a supplier’s quality system meets Eaton’s performance thresholds. Set Action Plans to fulfill gaps found on the assessment, support and assure implementation plan. + Participates on commodity regional commodity strategy teams and provides the quality detail required to define strategy and to support strategy implementation. + Works collaboratively with plant SQA and acts as point of escalation for major supplier issues. + Performs fundamental data analysis (Quality systems, PPM, DMR) to determine performance level of responsible suppliers and drive action plans as required. + Assists, as required, in training of staff (supplier and Eaton staff) on supplier development procedures, processes and work instructions. + Supports error proofing in the design stage through design & manufacturability reviews held with Product Engineer and suppliers, prior to source selection. + Drive Error Proofing culture and maintenance in suppliers. + Works in accordance with Eaton’s defined Supplier Development Procedures, Processes, and Work instructions. " **Qualifications:** **Education level required** + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, (technical fields such as Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials, or related disciplines). **Mandatory:** + Relevant experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, and/or specific manufacturing processes. + Solid knowledge of PPAP, APQP, MSA, and SPC (experience with part development processes). + Previous experience as a supplier auditor. + Intermediate _English_ (frequent interaction with international peers and leadership). + Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time – mostly within the state of São Paulo, occasionally to the South and Minas Gerais. + Strong interpersonal communication skills due to constant interaction with suppliers and internal teams. + Ability to analyze and monitor supplier performance based on quality indicators. **Preferred:** + Six Sigma Green Belt certification. + Previous experience in the automotive industry (not mandatory, but a strong plus). + Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, MASP, 8D, Ishikawa, etc. \#LI-RS6