Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer: Drive Excellence

Eaton Corporation; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Sumter, SC seeks a results-oriented Supplier Quality Lead to own metrics, assessments, and incoming inspection. You will drive supplier quality performance, lead the quality function, and steer corrective actions to meet business objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any) with relevant supplier/quality experience and expertise in quality tools and lean practices to sustain continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any) or related field with 3 years in supplier, manufacturing, or process quality engineering.
• Two years of experience leading, supervising, or coordinating quality engineers, technicians, or inspectors, including performance management.
• Experience with supplier audits, corrective action management, and PPAP for externally sourced components.
• Familiarity with quality tools (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, Pareto) and Lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier quality metrics, assessments, incoming inspection and test, and drive performance to meet objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction for the Supplier Quality Function and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and analyze data to set standards and establish quality and reliability requirements for purchased products.
• Ensure timely corrective actions from assessments, tier meetings, or quality reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Quality mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any) or related field

Tools

Quality data systems

ERP platforms

Job description

Eaton Corporation in Sumter, SC seeks a results-oriented Supplier Quality Lead to own metrics, assessments, and incoming inspection. You will drive supplier quality performance, lead the quality function, and steer corrective actions to meet business objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any) with relevant supplier/quality experience and expertise in quality tools and lean practices to sustain continuous improvements.