Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Quality Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Santa Ana, CA facility. Relocation assistance will not be provided. Position Overview: This position ensures ownership of quality across all manufacturing areas to reduce errors, increase quality performance and reduce cost of non-conformance by leading the greater quality team for the Santa Ana facility as an operations leadership team member. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this function you will: Coach, develop and mentor an hourly and salary workforce of quality inspectors, analysts and engineers to meet quality objectives: maximize quality production, adhere to product standards, support error resolution and root cause analysis, relay customer quality alerts, customer communications, and other critical quality performance elements. Foster a culture of quality ownership across the greater Santa Ana workforce and cross-functional teams, driving world class quality processes and performance through influence, excellent communications and leadership across multiple functions. Serve as a member of the senior plant leadership team by participating in plantwide leadership communications, multifunctional events and planning, acting on behalf of the plant manager and representing the interests of the organization’s objectives. Champion continuous product and process improvement efforts that promote organizational goals, philosophies and quality policies through the implementation of Quality assurance methods, Eaton’s Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF), OpA, statistical process control (SPC) Eaton Business System (EBS), six sigma, and other lean planning tools. Lead plantwide communications, improvement events, data tracking / analysis and reporting, projects regarding customer quality management, cost of non-conformance, and other quality measurements including tracking, action planning, status communications and other program management activities. Ensure excellence in supplier quality through root cause / deviation analysis, supplier partnerships and improvement tracking, and other supplier quality activities. Other duties as assigned. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing organization Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, quality management or business 3-5 years-experience in management of quality assurance, methods, systems in electrical, electronics, power systems or other related fields 2+ years in a supervisor/manager type role 3-5 years-experience in continuous improvement Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certifications CQM or CQE certifications Position Criteria: Proven analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a matrix environment, get results and drive change through others Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focus Ability to effectively present results and recommendations to senior-level executive team Strong analytical skills and understanding of problem-solving tools/methods (Six Sigma, 8D, etc), goal setting, and performance tracking Strong leadership and communication skills Strong Six Sigma process improvement knowledge and experience Effective communication and team leadership skills are essential. Ability to drive results by developing and empowering teams Proven experience in process development, implementation and sustainability We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs #LI-JM3 Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Quality Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: CPDI PDI Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time