Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Lean & CAPA Lead

Eaton; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Critical Power Solutions Division in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier improvements in quality, delivery and lean manufacturing initiatives.

You will manage supplier nonconformances, lead root cause analyses, verify CAPAs, track KPIs, and support supplier selection, audits and continuous improvement across multiple departments. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in supplier/quality roles, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution.
• Minimum three (3) years Supplier and/or Quality Engineering experience working with Quality systems.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier nonconformances (MRB, escapes, deviations).
• Drive root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Verify effectiveness of CAPA.
• Support containment planning and risk mitigation.
• Track supplier KPIs: Quality (DPPM, defect rates), Delivery, COPQ.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and performance reviews.
• Support supplier selection during sourcing and NPI.
• Oversee inspection, testing and evaluation techniques for incoming goods.
• Evaluate inspection techniques and recommend changes.
• Define quality standards and procedures with cross-functional teams.
• Review inspection results and disposition unaccepted items with suppliers.

Skills

Supplier performance management

CAPA

Quality improvement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Eaton's Critical Power Solutions Division in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier improvements in quality, delivery and lean manufacturing initiatives.

You will manage supplier nonconformances, lead root cause analyses, verify CAPAs, track KPIs, and support supplier selection, audits and continuous improvement across multiple departments. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in supplier/quality roles, and US work authorization.