Quality Inspector I - Grow in Quality & Process Improvement

Eaton; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and vacation time - on

Paid holidays - up to 12

Weekly pay

Shift premiums $2.50/hr

Overtime opportunities

Retirement benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton’s Power Reliability Division in South Milwaukee, WI is hiring a Quality Inspector I for the 1st shift (6:30 am–2:30 pm). You will perform inspections, document results, and support containment and disposition of nonconforming material to uphold quality standards.

Join a team with competitive benefits starting day one, weekly pay, shift premium on off shifts, overtime opportunities, and career progression across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum two (2) years of previous manufacturing, military, or related experience.
• Ability to perform inspections and document results per work instructions and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in daily Tier I Production meetings.
• Lead quality containment activities for externally supplied components impacted by warranty claims, customer complaints, scrap, or rework issues.
• Maintain and update incoming inspection requirements for supplier components under containment.
• Collaborate daily with Operations and Materials teams to prioritize inspection and containment activities.
• Facilitate and manage Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Determine, communicate, and follow up on disposition decisions for nonconforming and scrap material resulting from containment actions.
• Perform inspections in accordance with established work instructions and quality standards.
• Prepare and distribute containment and inspection reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Verify hold tags, create Quality Notifications (QNs) for nonconforming material, and support disposition activities with the inspection team.
• Accurately document and enter inspection results into business systems to support quality reporting and analysis.
• Assist production personnel with interpreting product specifications, quality requirements, and technical documentation.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to investigate, resolve, and prevent design and quality-related issues.
• Coordinate with material handlers to manage material flow into, within, and out of inspection areas.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives as required.
• Support SAP transactions, including material movements and inventory-related activities.
• Conduct EASE audits and process audits as needed to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including support for production-related activities and business needs.

Skills

Quality inspection

Precision measurement

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Eaton’s Power Reliability Division in South Milwaukee, WI is hiring a Quality Inspector I for the 1st shift (6:30 am–2:30 pm). You will perform inspections, document results, and support containment and disposition of nonconforming material to uphold quality standards.

Join a team with competitive benefits starting day one, weekly pay, shift premium on off shifts, overtime opportunities, and career progression across departments.