Hybrid Supplier Quality & Development Engineer - SC/NC

Eaton Corporation; Sumter (SC); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation's ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Supplier Quality & Development Engineer. This hybrid role spans Sumter SC and other NC/SC locations, Monday-Friday.

You will drive supplier performance, risk reduction, and readiness across sites, coordinating with Site SQEs, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to close gaps. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and at least 3 years in manufacturing or supplier quality, APQP/PPAP, RCA, and supplier development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• Experience in APQP/PPAP, core tools, RCA, supplier assessments, and Lean/CI.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance and risks (DPPM, DMRs, defects).
• Coordinate recovery for chronic or multi-site issues.
• Lead supplier assessments and improvement plans addressing gaps.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Influence without authority

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Collaboration

Accountability

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced degree (Masters/MBA)

Job description

Eaton Corporation's ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Supplier Quality & Development Engineer. This hybrid role spans Sumter SC and other NC/SC locations, Monday-Friday.

You will drive supplier performance, risk reduction, and readiness across sites, coordinating with Site SQEs, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to close gaps. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and at least 3 years in manufacturing or supplier quality, APQP/PPAP, RCA, and supplier development.