Quality Specialist - 1st Shift - RDC

Eaton; Youngsville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Career progression opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Retirement benefits

Parental Leave

Educational Assistance

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

The Eaton facility in Youngsville, NC is seeking a Quality Specialist - 1st Shift to help ensure product quality across manufacturing processes. You will perform inspections, support lean manufacturing, and uphold ISO 9001 quality system requirements under the guidance of Engineers and Supervisors.

Responsibilities include assisting with quality audits, non-conformance analysis, corrective actions, and training associates on inspection techniques, with safety and continuous improvement at the

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit; reside within 50 miles of Raleigh, NC.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quality audits and corrective actions to reduce defects.
• Support departments to meet product quality targets with cross-functional cooperation.
• Perform inspection activities on in-process and final assemblies as required.
• Analyze non-conformances and coordinate feedback to engineers and supervisors.
• Coordinate internal 8D corrective actions and CAPAs.
• Train associates in product inspection and quality standards.
• Develop final inspection programs and promote continuous quality improvements.
• Adhere to Eaton Health and Safety policies and participate in safety programs.

Skills

Quality awareness

Audit understanding

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Lean manufacturing

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in electronics or related

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Quality Specialist - 1st Shift - RDC at our new facility on Innovation Loop in Youngsville, NC.

The pay rate for this position is $23.00 per hour.

Core hours are 8:30am - 5:30pm.

Why work at Eaton?

• Health benefits and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What You'll Do

The quality specialist will perform a variety of duties to ensure the production quality of all products in accordance with establish Lean Manufacturing workmanship standards, assembly procedures, ISO 9001:2000 Quality system requirements and the Eaton Quality System.

In This Function You Will

• Assist in quality audits, workmanship defect reduction efforts, corrective and preventive action identification, analysis and reporting, inspection of returned units, special inspections
• Assist departments in meeting product quality targets by working closely with Engineering, Materials Management and Operational Excellence
• Perform inspection activities and videos/photos on in-process and completed assemblies as required.
• Analyzes and reports production non-conformances. Coordinates feedback on problems affecting quality, BOM, tooling issues, raw materials, training and prints) to Supervisors and Quality Engineers., Mfg. Engineers, or product Engineers as needed.
• Initiate, participate in and/or coordinate internal 8D corrective actions (CARs), Failure Effect Mode Analysis, and Control Planning to include follow-up of vendor 8D corrective actions
• Train and educate associates in product inspection to drive performance improvements and communicate quality standards on an ongoing basis to Production Supervisor and teams as needed.
• Create Final Inspection programs and assist in developing actions for continued Quality System improvements.
• Follow commitment to Eaton Health and Safety (EHS) by following safety policies and procedures, setting safety objectives and following JSA procedures.
• Fosters an environment that promotes Eaton's goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement through participation and teamwork.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of Raleigh, North Carolina will be considered.

Not Required But Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of the principles and methodology of Quality Control and Quality Assurance
• Minimum of 3 years experience in quality, manufacturing, and/or engineering of electro- mechanical devices
• Two years post-secondary education with an associate degree in electronics or equivalent related education such as Vocational Technical School.
• Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts preferred
• Lock-out/ Tag-out Knowledge
• Eaton Product knowledge
• HALT / HASS and Chamber basics and concepts

Skills

• Ability to frequently stand, bend, and walk
• Ability to distinguish colored wired
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to use forklifts and power industrial equipment
• Must have basic computer skills
• Ability to use standard computer applications: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint required
• Ability to use good judgment and problem-solving skills to make informed decisions
• Demonstrates a strong customer service attitude
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prepare, read, analyze, and interpret product drawings, manufacturing documents, quality specs, and industry/trade magazines.
• Working knowledge of ASQ and ISO auditing standards

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