Supplier Development Engineer: Welding & Brazing (Hybrid)

Eaton Corporation; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s Corporate Sector is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer - Welding and Brazing. The hybrid remote/in-office position can be located at Beachwood, OH; Charlotte, NC; Detroit/Jackson, MI; Menomonee Falls, WI; Moon Township, PA; Raleigh, NC, with travel up to 50%.

You will develop supplier manufacturing capability, lead structured supplier development activities, and collaborate with SQE, Supply Chain, Engineering, and operations to close capability gaps and enable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum five years in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, or related roles.
• Experience with welding, brazing, and related metal joining processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development activities to close capability gaps and establish development plans with clear objectives.
• Assess supplier processes using capability analysis, Lean, and problem-solving tools.
• Drive capacity, scalability, and readiness for current and future business needs.
• Support APQP and supplier-readiness activities across multiple sites.
• Coach suppliers in structured problem solving and continuous improvement.

Skills

Supplier Development

Cross-functional teamwork

Process capability analysis

Problem solving

Lead improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Welding & brazing

Job description

Eaton Corporation’s Corporate Sector is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer - Welding and Brazing. The hybrid remote/in-office position can be located at Beachwood, OH; Charlotte, NC; Detroit/Jackson, MI; Menomonee Falls, WI; Moon Township, PA; Raleigh, NC, with travel up to 50%.

You will develop supplier manufacturing capability, lead structured supplier development activities, and collaborate with SQE, Supply Chain, Engineering, and operations to close capability gaps and enable growth.