Senior Quality Engineer

Eaton; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division seeks a Senior Quality Engineer at the Nacogdoches, TX site to drive quality initiatives and maintain EQMS/EBS compliance. You will lead root-cause analyses, support manufacturing projects, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure zero-defect launches and robust corrective actions.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering and 3+ years in quality/manufacturing, with strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering.
• Experience with PFMEAs/FMEAs and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead or develop FMEAs with PFMEA focus.
• Support ISO 9001 quality system and EQMS implementation.
• Drive process improvements using statistical methods.
• Support supplier PPAP and control plan creation.
• Lead cross-functional projects and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Address customer concerns and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Process improvement

Auditing

Quality systems

FMEAs/PFMEAs

PPAP

ISO 9001

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Six Sigma Black Belt

CQE

CQA

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Minitab

SAP

Control charts

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Quality Engineer.This role is located at our Nacogdoches, TX site. Relocation assistancew ill be provided.The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year.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:The Senior Quality Engineer supports manufacturing operations by developing, implementing, and maintaining quality tools, systems, and processes that ensure the production of safe, reliable, and compliant products in accordance with the Eaton Quality Management System (EQMS) and Eaton Business System (EBS). This role drives continuous improvement through auditing, data analysis, and process evaluation to identify quality gaps and opportunities for operational excellence. The Senior Quality Engineer leads cross-functional teams in root cause analysis and problem solving to resolve manufacturing issues related to scrap, first pass yield (FPY), customer concerns, and other production-related challenges, ensuring sustainable corrective actions and improved business performance.In this role you will:Lead or develop FMEAs, with a focus on PFMEAs.Works in partnership with manufacturing engineering to support all development projects and milestones related to Quality and improve the overall process to achieve zero defect quality and launch readiness.Directly supports ISO 9001 quality system and supports the implementation and management of the site quality system and procedures (EQMS).Support revisions of process control documents such as Control Plans, VOPs, and other quality tools to ensure compliance.Drive actions with statistical analysis and process capability (Cpk, Ppk) where necessary to improve performance or product quality.Support supplier PPAP submissions including control plans and assists with control plan creation where necessary.Works with Design Engineering, Marketing and Supply Chain to ensure that quality criteria are clearly identified on all newly established parts and communicated to suppliers.Support customer complaints (Internal-External) related to the facility and for tracking, monitoring and initiating Corrective Actions.Qualifications:Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institutionThree (3) years of experience in manufacturing working in a quality, manufacturing, or process engineering role related to transformers, electronics, or similar manufacturing environments.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.Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50-mile radius of Nacogdoches, TXPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.Solve problems utilizing common problem-solving methodologies/tools such as PDCA, DMAIC, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, is/is not tables, pareto charts, control charts, etc.Lead cross-functional projects utilizing standard project management tools.Experience leading or developing FMEAsAbility to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written formAbility to write technical documents such as procedures and specificationsISO9001 or TS16949 ExperienceGood understanding of lean concepts, principles & tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Continuous Flow Manufacturing, Set-up Reduction, Pull Systems and Standardized Work.Six Sigma Black/Green Belt certification.Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or justifiable equivalentCertified Quality Auditor (CQA) or justifiable equivalentAbility to query and manipulate data using MS Excel, MS Access, Minitab, and/or other programs and transform the data into informationSAP Experience preferredAdditional Information:Ability to be the voice and advocate of the quality management strategy within the plant organization.Flexibility to work hours as needed to support customer needs including non-standard hours, weekends, and other items as appropriate as they arise.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.You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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.