Supplier Quality Engineer – MV Switchgear

Eaton Corporation; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation's Power Distribution & Controls Assemblies (PDCA) in Omaha, NE seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to join the manufacturing team. You will work with suppliers to monitor the quality management system and partner with stakeholders to continuously improve supplier performance and reduce scrap.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will manage supplier nonconformances, drive root-cause analyses, verify CAPA effectiveness, and track KPIs like PPM and COPQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in quality engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience with Supplier Performance Management, CAPA, MRB and CONC.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% locally and nationally.
• No relocation benefit; within 50 miles; immigration sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier nonconformances (MRB, escapes, deviations).
• Drive root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Verify effectiveness of CAPA actions.
• Support containment planning and risk mitigation.
• Track supplier KPIs: PPM, defect rates, COPQ.
• Maintain Approved Supplier Lists (ASL) and perform risk assessments.
• Participate in PPAP approvals with suppliers.
• Oversee inspection/testing methods for incoming goods.
• Collaborate with Production and QA to define QC standards.
• Analyze inspection results and disposition unaccepted items.

Skills

Quality tools

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Process control

Technical drawings

Data analysis

Poka-yoke

Supplier collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Eaton Corporation's Power Distribution & Controls Assemblies (PDCA) in Omaha, NE seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to join the manufacturing team. You will work with suppliers to monitor the quality management system and partner with stakeholders to continuously improve supplier performance and reduce scrap.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will manage supplier nonconformances, drive root-cause analyses, verify CAPA effectiveness, and track KPIs like PPM and COPQ.