Supplier Quality Engineer: Drive PPAP & Improvement

Eaton; Tanauan; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 820,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Quality Engineer to coordinate supplier quality across PCBA and Final Assembly operations in manufacturing environments. You will drive corrective actions, participate in audits, and promote continuous improvement with customers and suppliers.

You will implement quality processes, lead audits, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with specifications and standards, delivering measurable quality performance and supplier excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in supplier quality management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality engineering tools and methodologies, including statistical process control, process capability studies, Gage R&R, Control Plans, and PFMEA.
• Hands-on experience with Supplier APQP and PPAP processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and commodities within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, assessments, and supplier development activities.
• Working knowledge of Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) principles and quality management best practices.
• Proficiency in quality tools and systems, including the 7 QC Tools, 8D problem-solving methodology, and SAP.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate openly, professionally, and transparently while building productive stakeholder relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and diverse team environments.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, accountability, and execution.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to influence, drive initiatives, and support team success.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier performance management activities, including monitoring and reporting key metrics such as DMR, DPPM, raw material quality incidents, supplier qualification, supplier development initiatives, and annual SSA and QPA.
• Deliver training, coaching, and ongoing support to suppliers on quality management tools, methodologies, and compliance requirements, including SSA, QPA, PPAP, EQMS, and SEM.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing sites to drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement standardized quality processes that enhance supplier performance and operational effectiveness.
• Serve as the SQE lead for PROLaunch NPD/STP projects, ensuring effective supplier engagement and PPAP execution.
• Collect, analyze, monitor, and report supplier performance data and quality metrics; identify trends and develop improvement plans.
• Drive supplier performance improvement programs through data-driven decision-making and collaborative problem solving.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive actions, and ensure sustainable improvements.
• Support quality audits, inspections, and compliance activities to ensure adherence to product specifications, process requirements, and quality standards.
• Work with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to address quality concerns promptly, contributing to customer satisfaction and business success.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, quality excellence, and accountability throughout supply chain and manufacturing operations.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier quality

APQP/PPAP

PFMEA

Gage R&R

Statistical process control

Root cause analysis

SAP

SQE leadership

Audits & supplier development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Quality Engineer to coordinate supplier quality across PCBA and Final Assembly operations in manufacturing environments. You will drive corrective actions, participate in audits, and promote continuous improvement with customers and suppliers.

You will implement quality processes, lead audits, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with specifications and standards, delivering measurable quality performance and supplier excellence.