Supplier Quality Engineer - Global JV Lead & Travel

Eaton Corporation; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s Hodges, SC facility is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality management for JV and domestic products from qualification through full production. You will drive quality planning, audits, and control processes while collaborating with engineering, sourcing, and operations to maintain product integrity. Regular travel to China is required.

Relocation is available for qualified U.S. candidates as we transition to Greenwood.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or quality engineering roles.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position.

Responsibilities

• Own JV and domestic product quality from initial qualification through full production lifecycle.
• Lead product release activities including PPAP, first article inspection, functional verification, and audits.
• Develop and execute control plans, pFMEAs, and inspection strategies.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, labeling, testing, and documentation requirements.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead corrective action processes including root cause analysis and containment.
• Manage warranty issues, DMRs, and supplier-related customer complaints.

Skills

Supplier Quality

PPAP

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

Job description

Eaton Corporation’s Hodges, SC facility is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality management for JV and domestic products from qualification through full production. You will drive quality planning, audits, and control processes while collaborating with engineering, sourcing, and operations to maintain product integrity. Regular travel to China is required.

Relocation is available for qualified U.S. candidates as we transition to Greenwood.