PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Quality Manager for Eaton’s new manufacturing plant in Aguascalientes will be responsible for all quality aspects and requirements for the new site start-up and on-going operation. Directs the development and implementation of the new plant's quality management system to include continual improvement programs through the knowledge and deployment of Eaton Business System. Ensures that policies and procedures regarding all aspects of quality assurance and improvement are rigidly adhered to during all manufacturing processes. Develop and implement plans to achieve operation and group quality goals. Ensure compliance to customer quality requirements and acts as principle contact for customer on quality issues. Manage inspection, corrective action, SPC, Returned Materials, problem solving process, internal audit activity, and other documentation issues as needed for the operations. Develops and hires the team of quality engineers and technicians to achieve world class quality performance ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Be a driving force in ensuring a strong and committed culture of quality throughout the organization. Manages and directs all quality related aspects for the new site start-up – including equipment runoff approvals, internal and external PPAP’s, customer quality relationship, new employee hiring and development, quality system setup, IATF certification, and definition and development of all site inspection / gaging strategies and processes. Participate on PROLaunch gate reviews to assure the adherence to APQP process to prevent customer complaint and keep CONC on world class levels. Ensures that processes needed for the quality management system are established, implemented, and maintained. Establishes objectives, policies, and procedures for plant quality control activities. Reports to top management performance and any needs for QMS improvement (Management Review). Ensure the promotion and awareness of customer requirements throughout the organization. Monitors overall plant quality progress and performance and makes corrections as needed. Acts as a primary organizational contact for customer concerns and ensure appropriate corrective actions are deployed as necessary. Ensures that necessary organizational certifications and regulatory requirements are obtained, maintained, and improved. (i.e. IATF, QMS certification, etc.) Ensures organizational readiness for customer and other third party assessments related to the QMS. Manage QA department resources to maximize QMS compliance and to ensure continual improvement. Deploy Eaton Business System tools, where appropriate or required, to improve Quality Management System effectiveness (i.e. EQMS, ELSS, WISPER, MESH, PROLaunch etc). Manages and develops site quality engineers, technicians, and operators to ensure world class quality performance and a continuous improvement culture through the utilization of the OCA and APEX.. Coordinate the Material Review Board. Must work consistently to maintain safe and healthy working conditions, to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injury and illness and to observe Federal, State, local, and overall regional company safety and health regulations. Must reflect an interest in company safety and health objectives and required to set a good example by always observing the rules as a part of the normal work routine. Develop and analyze statistical data and product / process specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability requirements for the finished product. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical area or equivalent. Minimum five (5) years in Quality or Manufacturing environment Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience managing people Bi-lingual (Spanish and English) Expert knowledge of Quality Management Systems standards Expertise in AIAG tools, auditing, statistical tools, and analysis Problem Solving Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) MSA Process Capability Control Plans Gage Plans Run@Rate Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements Statistical Process Control (SPC) APQP Preferred Qualifications: Masters Graduate degree Six Sigma Greenbelt or Black belt Certification ASQ CQE or CMQOE Lead QMS Auditor Advanced technical knowledge in product design functions, manufacturing processes, inspection, metrology, metallurgy, statistical methods, and quality auditing. Position 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. Expertise with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Eaton Business Excellence Criteria, Project Management, Organizational change management, Quality Management System standards (i.e. ISO/TS 16949:2002, etc.) Interpersonal communication skills and leadership development ability Functional Competencies: Technical / Functional Analytical / Statistical Tools & Methods External Requirements Product / Process Quality Planning Intermediate Inspection & Testing #LI-CR1 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: Latin America 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 hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time