Quality Supervisor

Eaton Corporation; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Programs for paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Eaton Corporation's ES AMER ESS division in South Milwaukee, WI is looking for a Quality Supervisor. This role focuses on ensuring quality processes and supervising inspection teams. Key responsibilities include reviewing in-process metrics, managing corrective actions, and supporting new product developments.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, five years of manufacturing experience, and two years of people management experience. Strong knowledge of quality assurance tools and methodologies is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in manufacturing or operations.
• Minimum of two years of experience in people management.
• Knowledge of APQP, Lean Methodology, MSA, PFMEA, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct quality personnel and prioritize quality functions.
• Review daily in-process metrics to determine team priorities.
• Develop and implement corrective actions using quality tools.

Skills

Quality assurance knowledge

Continuous improvement methods

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Quality Supervisor based in South Milwaukee, WI. This role is responsible for reviewing daily in-process metrics such as SCRAP, DPPMs, DMRs/QNs for supplier defects, supervising inspection teams, and ensuring quality processes are executed effectively.

Compensation

Expected annual salary range: $97,000 - $143,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct quality personnel and prioritize quality functions regarding quality issues elimination from the systemic and non-systemic point of view while keeping production requirements as part of the resolution.
• Review daily in-process metrics to determine team priorities, including FAI inspection in the Quality Lab.
• Develop and implement corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, A3 and lean tools to support initiatives around the reduction of internal & customer PPM, rework, scrap and FPY.
• Direct cross-functional teams to eliminate roadblocks and communication barriers that may affect quality and customer requirements.
• Understand and adhere to a quality system in conjunction with divisional procedures to ensure compliance with ISO standards, customer specific requirements, and all regulatory requirements.
• Interact with multidisciplinary resources on problem-solving projects for product quality improvements and document QRQC reports to customers as required.
• Support new product development from a Quality standpoint.
• Motivate and coach employees to maintain high levels of satisfaction, productivity and quality.
• Ensure the standardized EQMS processes for the quality management system are established, implemented, measured, and maintained within the designated department.
• Support PPAP approvals – coordinate part samples for dimensional review and assembly trials in SMKE and work with the AMER/Electrical SQE team for overall PPAP approval.
• Manage ST notification responsiveness, containment, root cause determination, corrective action, and closure of quality issues.
• Manage interplant DMRs responsiveness, containment, root cause determination, corrective action and closure of quality issues.
• Participate on the Material Review Board as well as authority for Special Process MRR.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing or operations.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in people management.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
• Only candidates residing within 50 miles of South Milwaukee, WI, or active duty military exempt from geographic limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in quality, manufacturing or engineering.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience developing and leading strategic quality, manufacturing or engineering projects.
• Knowledge of APQP (Pro-Launch), Lean Methodology, MSA, PFMEA, Excel, PowerPoint, 8D, Foundation GD&T.
• Up to 10% travel domestically and internationally.
• Well-developed computer skills to perform essential functions.
• Experience in using quality tools/methodologies (PPAP, APQP, MSA, PFMEA, SPC, Auditing).
• Experience managing problem solving tools (8D, A3, Fishbone analysis).
• Foundations using statistical techniques (Pareto, R&R).
• Ability to read manufacturing drawings.
• CQE Certification.
• Green Belt Certification.
• ISO 9001 / TS 16949 / IATF 16949 Knowledge & Experience.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance and continuous improvement methods, approaches and tools, including strategic planning and project management.
• Proven track record of leading and managing quality initiatives that have resulted in improved productivity and reduced cost of non-conformance in a manufacturing setting.
• Expertise with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Organizational change management, Quality Management System standards (ISO/TS 16949:2002, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and leadership development ability.

EEO and Equal Opportunity Statements

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits and programs for paid and unpaid time off.