Senior Quality Engineer

Eaton Group; Minden (LA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Electrical Sector - ARS division is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive quality excellence at Fibrebond manufacturing campus in Minden, LA. Relocation assistance is offered for US residents.

Salary ranges from $86,000 to $126,000 annually, based on skills and experience. The role focuses on maintaining quality standards, supporting continuous improvement, and leading corrective actions with Lean methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of engineering, quality, or operations leadership experience, working in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, TS16949).
• Ability to read blueprints and technical specifications.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution (preferred).
• Five (5) years of engineering, quality, or operations leadership experience, in manufacturing.
• Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) (preferred).
• ASQ CQE or CQA certification (preferred).
• Experience in electrical or industrial manufacturing (preferred).
• Experience with audits, quality systems, or process improvement (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, specifications, and procedures across manufacturing operations.
• Support Engineering and Program teams with continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Ensure products meet internal and customer requirements.
• Lead corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, A3, and Lean methodologies.
• Serve as a liaison for customer quality concerns and drive timely resolution.
• Manage non-conforming material, including disposition, containment, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures aligned with Eaton QMS and ISO 9001 standards.
• Communicate quality issues and lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts.
• Support audits and promote a strong quality cultures.
• Assist with training and development of quality team members.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
• Apply methodologies to enhance process capability and ensure product reliability.
• Develop an escalation protocol to facilitate swift responses and effective root cause analysis.
• Perform error-proofing evaluations to identify and eliminate possible failure modes, aiming for zero defects.
• Create a Calibration Bands Roadmap.
• Maintain an Open Actions register focused on achieving zero defects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality leadership

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt)

ASQ CQE or CQA certification

Job description

As our business continues to grow, Eaton's Electrical Sector - ARS division is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to help drive quality excellence at our Fibrebond manufacturing campus in Minden, Louisiana. Relocation assistance is offered to candidates currently residing in the US.

The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards to ensure customer requirements are met across all stages of production. This role supports engineering, manufacturing, and supplier processes by ensuring compliance with internal, customer, and industry standards, while driving continuous improvement and zero-defect quality performance.

Fibrebond, an Eaton company, designs and manufactures pre integrated modular buildings and power enclosures that protect mission critical equipment for data center, industrial, utility, and communications customers. Headquartered in Minden, Louisiana, Fibrebond is known for its engineered to order solutions that support complex infrastructure projects across North America. In 2025, Fibrebond was acquired by Eaton, expanding Eaton's modular solutions portfolio while preserving Fibrebond's strong engineering expertise, customer focus, and manufacturing operations in Louisiana.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown 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:

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, specifications, and procedures across manufacturing operations.
• Support Engineering and Program teams with continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Ensure products meet internal and customer requirements.
• Lead corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, A3, and Lean methodologies.
• Serve as a liaison for customer quality concerns and drive timely resolution.
• Manage non-conforming material, including disposition, containment, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures aligned with Eaton QMS and ISO 9001 standards.
• Communicate quality issues and lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts.
• Support audits and promote a strong quality cultures.
• Assist with training and development of quality team members.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
• Apply methodologies to enhance process capability and ensure product reliability.
• Develop an escalation protocol to facilitate swift responses and effective root cause analysis.
• Perform error-proofing evaluations to identify and eliminate possible failure modes, aiming for zero defects.
• Create a Calibration Bands Roadmap.
• Maintain an Open Actions register focused on achieving zero defects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic (required) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of engineering, quality, or operations leadership experience, working in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, TS16949).
• Ability to read blueprints and technical specifications.
• 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 cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of engineering, quality, or operations leadership experience, working in a manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt).
• ASQ CQE or CQA certification.
• Experience in electrical or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with audits, quality systems, or process improvement.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.