Eaton’s Aerospace Group, Interconnect Technology Division (ITD) is currently seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Camarillo, CA facility. Position Overview: The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring a robust and effective supply chain aligned around zero defects, lean manufacturing concepts and direct flow down of contractual and non-contractual commitments. Integral to this is improving supplier quality, on-time delivery, and cost performance through development activities. 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: Support the Quality Leading Indicators across supplier base. Perform on-site and internal supplier development activities via Pareto of defects, 8D, and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Perform product audits on site at Suppliers to verify conformance to design and contractual requirements. Facilitate problem solving and root cause analysis activities both internal to Eaton’s Aerospace Group and external to Eaton’s supply base and Customers when required to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances. Assume leading role in the development and application of Advanced Quality tools such as: PPAP, Key Characteristics, Variability Reduction, Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA). Provide Supply Chain interfaces with the aircraft design teams, team partners, program management office, suppliers and the customer as required. Improve key metrics supply chain KPI’s, including Supplier OTD (Past due), DPPM and scrap. Develop long term supplier relationships and generate and Implement cost reduction ideas. Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply. Create and review Quality procedures associated to the Supplier Quality base. Lead initiatives utilizing quality system methodologies and techniques to enhance supplier performance improvement. Initiatives to include: Root Cause and Corrective Action methodology Lean, 5 Why’s, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, 8-D, DFMEA, PFEMA, FAI, etc. Measuring and monitoring supplier performance DPPM levels Supplier Audit Schedule in collaboration with the Supplier Development Group. Utilize Eaton’s ProLaunch new product/product change system as needed. Whisper system utilization and enhancement Ensure the support for implementation and sustain of the Quality Leading Indicators (QLI’s) Review, evaluate and assign Quality Requirements to Purchase Orders with the Supply Chain organization. Delegation as approver for FAIR’s performed by suppliers Create Inspection Plans for Part numbers according with the requirements (including Key Characteristics as CTQ, CTC or Special Processes) Coordinate and support supplier deviations and Supplier Change Requests activities when these are required by Suppliers or Internal customers. 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 in an Engineering discipline, or Business/Management degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in an engineering, quality engineering, supplier quality, or quality management systems role, including internships or co-op experience. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of 50 miles of Camarillo, CA will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred Qualifications: Five (5) years of work experience in an engineering, quality engineering, supplier quality, or quality management systems role, including internships or co-op experience. Certified Lead Auditor to ISO 9001: 2000, AS9100 standards. 8D (RCCA) problem solving, aerospace auditing background and ASQ CQA preferred. Working knowledge in functional measuring equipment usage Master of Business Administration from an accredited institution Bilingual in English and Spanish Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary range for this role is $88,838 - $130,295 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experiences, and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. At Eaton, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away for work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits at a Glance. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. California Only: Eaton will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO. 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: AER ITD Job Level: Individual Contributor 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?: No Travel: No