Quality Supervisor

Eaton Corporation; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable incentive program

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Davenport, IA is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead an Integrated Product Team within the Quality function at our Davenport facility. The role oversees quality processes, interfaces with engineering, customers, and suppliers, and supports production with continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has at least a bachelor’s or associate in a related field with 2+ years in aerospace quality, familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001, and experience leading teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree OR Associate degree with minimum of 2+ years’ experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control.
• 2+ years of experience with AS9100/ISO9001 (aerospace), MIL-STD, ISO13485 (medical), or IATF16949 (automotive).
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis Tools, Lean Manufacturing, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must reside within 70 miles of Davenport, IA to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information and US person status.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with Davenport Engineering disciplines and with customers and suppliers on quality related issues.
• Provides technical input on quality and contractual issues to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Leads Quality Engineering Resources & Hourly Quality Inspectors for production support, customer concerns and product/process improvements.
• Work with Operations Managers and Bargaining Unit Leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and the production schedules are met
• Provides guidance and keeps employees informed of policies and operational changes.
• Lead corrective actions and validate corrective action effectiveness.
• Participate in and lead Advanced Product Quality Process (APQP) improvements and execution.
• Participate in quality, internal, external, and regulatory audits.
• Analyzes production and service limitations and standards and recommends revisions of specifications when indicated.
• Reviews technical documentation, provide guidance on updates and compliance/contractual requirements.
• Designing, developing, and deploying metrics and dashboards to support business decision making.
• Formulates or helps formulate quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Develops and modifies procedural documents.
• Performs all operations according to prescribed safety and environmental principles.
• Identifies and effects change to reduce risks of harm and minimize waste and resources used.
• Communicates to employees, visitors, and customers that health and safety and a concern for the environment are values for the company.
• Interprets engineering drawings and specifications, customer quality requirements, and company quality requirements to ensure compliance with the customer's expectations.
• Schedules overtime as required

Skills

Quality leadership

AS9100/ISO9001

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

SPC

Quality Audits

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division division is currently seeking a Quality Supervisor. Join a leader in aerospace innovation. Eaton’s Mission Systems division manufactures mission critical components for commercial aircraft, military life support systems, and aerial refueling products. As one of the Top 20 major employers in the Quad Cities, we are growing and seeking a Quality Supervisor to support our Davenport, IA location.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

Eaton Mission Systems Division is looking for a Quality Supervisor that can work with a dynamic team at our growing Davenport, Iowa facility. The successful candidate will oversee an Integrated Product Team (IPT) within the Quality function and support the quality organization in daily businesses.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Interfaces with all Davenport Engineering disciplines and with customers and suppliers on quality related issues.
• Provides technical input on quality and contractual issues to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Leads Quality Engineering Resources & Hourly Quality Inspectors for production support, customer concerns and product/process improvements.
• Work with Operations Managers and Bargaining Unit Leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and the production schedules are met
• Provides guidance and keeps employees informed of policies and operational changes.
• Lead corrective actions and validate corrective action effectiveness.
• Participate in and lead Advanced Product Quality Process (APQP) improvements and execution.
• Participate in quality, internal, external, and regulatory audits.
• Analyzes production and service limitations and standards and recommends revisions of specifications when indicated.
• Reviews technical documentation, provide guidance on updates and compliance/contractual requirements.
• Designing, developing, and deploying metrics and dashboards to support business decision making.
• Formulates or helps formulate quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Develops and modifies procedural documents.
• Performs all operations according to prescribed safety and environmental principles.
• Identifies and effects change to reduce risks of harm and minimize waste and resources used.
• Communicates to employees, visitors, and customers that health and safety and a concern for the environment are values for the company.
• Interprets engineering drawings and specifications, customer quality requirements, and company quality requirements to ensure compliance with the customer's expectations.
• Schedules overtime as required

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree OR Associate degree with minimum of 2+ years’ experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control
• 2+ years of experience with AS9100/ISO9001 (aerospace), MIL-STD, ISO13485 (medical), or IATF16949 (automotive)
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis Tools, Lean Manufacturing, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 70 miles of Davenport, IA to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• “This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.”

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Field (i.e., Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering) OR
• 5+ years’ experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control
• 5+ years’ experience in measurement techniques
• 5+ years blueprint reading and interpretation.
• 5+ years of experience with AS9100/ISO9001(aerospace), MIL-STD ISO13485(medical), or IATF16949 (automotive)
• 3+ years’ experience in a leadership capacity skills
• 3+ years’ experience with data analytics and intelligence tools
• DOD and MIL-STD experience
• Military aviation or aircraft modification experience
• FAA experience
• Experience in the selection, hiring and training of new employees as well as overseeing day-to‑day workflow, scheduling, and providing positive feedback and discipline to direct reports.
• Experience in Fabrication and/or CNC machining
• Experience with weld and NDT processes
• Understanding of GD&T

Position Criteria

• Effective verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make independent judgments regarding technical issues.
• Ability to manage multiple, changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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