Eaton’s Vehicle Division is currently seeking a Quality Manager to join our team. This role is based at our Kearney, NE automotive manufacturing facility and relocation assistance is available! Position Overview: The primary responsibility of this position is to: Deploy the Strategic Quality Plan at the operational level in conjunction with the Regional Quality Director and provide overall quality leadership to the organization. Provide support in Quality Leadership to customers, suppliers, partners, and the support service functions of the organization. This position also manages the Quality Assurance strategy of the organization to facilitate continuous production of products consistent with established industry standards, government regulations and customer requirements. 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 role, you will: Ensure a safe environment while driving improvements to achieve plant performance targets. Provide leadership in executing the organization’s strategic and profit plans consistent with safety and quality expectations, established industry standards, and customer requirements As a member of the plants leadership team, this highly motivated individual works with the entire team to lead the development and implementation of the sites safety and quality management systems. Be a driving force in ensuring a strong and committed culture of quality throughout the organization. Develop and implement a Quality organizational structure capable of supporting the strategic initiatives of the plant and lead the efforts to integrate quality needs into the development of short- and long-range strategic business plans for the operation. Provide Quality interface and expertise between the operation and its customers to proactively identify or anticipate their needs and expectations and ensure they are understood and satisfied. This includes the complaint management system and the corrective / preventive action process related to customer issues – with feedback to the region – and the coordination of customer visits and audits. Provide expertise and leadership in Quality Assurance and process improvement tools and methods to the other functions of the organization to support them in their continuous improvement activities to ensure compliance with the policies of the Eaton Quality Management System (EQMS) Responsible for Material Review Requests and participation on the Material Review Board 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 (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited instution Minimum five (5) years of Automotive Quality Management experience with a manufacturing environment is required Minimum three (3) years of experience w/ ISO/IATF16949 Quality Management Systems Minimum five (5) years of experience utilizing Total Quality Management tools (APQP, PFMEA, MSA, PPAP and SPC) Must be able to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Quality, or Business from an accredited institution Five (5) years of experience working with Automotive Powertrain Components Experience working with Big 3 OEMS (GM, Ford, Stellantis) Six Sigma Blackbelt or Greenbelt certification ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM), ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)and/or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Advanced technical knowledge in product design functions, manufacturing processes, inspection, metrology, metallurgy, statistical methods, and quality auditing. Advanced knowledge and experience with automotive standards and expectations Position Success Criteria: A demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance and continuous improvement methods, approaches, and tools, including strategic planning and project management. Proven track record of leading and managing quality initiatives that have resulted in improved productivity and reducing cost of non-conformance in a manufacturing setting. Interpersonal communication skills and leadership development ability Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure Ability to bring teams together and work cross functionally Ability to coach and develop talent 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. 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 Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) 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: VEH NAA North America Auto 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 United States and / or Puerto Rico Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Indeed Sponsored Job: Yes – SB Rob’s Team