Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer

Socket.dev; Sumter (SC); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead the supplier quality program from its Sumter, SC site. You will own supplier quality metrics, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with APQP/PPAP processes across internal and supplier teams.

You will manage supplier audits, nonconformances, and KPI reporting, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance and quality objectives. Some telecommuting may be allowed; travel up to 15% for supplier meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3 years in supplier quality or related fields.
• Experience leading quality teams and managing supplier audits and PPAP.
• Experience using quality data systems and ERP to analyze supplier performance.
• Familiarity with APQP/PPAP and supplier certification processes.
• Ability to travel up to 15% and work in Sumter, SC with possible telecommuting.
• Strong problem-solving and statistical tools knowledge (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa).

Responsibilities

• Deploy Quality Management System for supplier quality performance.
• Own supplier quality metrics, assessments, and incoming inspection.
• Lead supplier quality function and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and implement corrective actions.
• Lead ISO/EQMS audits and report KPIs.

Skills

Quality leadership

Supplier quality

Data analysis

Quality tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Arena Simulation

Minitab

MAPICS

AS400

VISTA

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead the supplier quality program from its Sumter, SC site. You will own supplier quality metrics, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with APQP/PPAP processes across internal and supplier teams.

You will manage supplier audits, nonconformances, and KPI reporting, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance and quality objectives. Some telecommuting may be allowed; travel up to 15% for supplier meetings.