Supplier Quality Engineer – Power Systems & Switchgear

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

Job summary

Eaton's Electrical Sector – PDCA is seeking a dynamic Supplier Quality Engineer to join the manufacturing team in Omaha, Nebraska. The role focuses on monitoring supplier Quality Management Systems and collaborating with stakeholders to improve supplier performance, reduce scrap, and optimize manufacturing processes.

You will manage supplier nonconformances, drive root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), verify CAPA effectiveness, support containment, track KPIs, and participate in PPAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality engineering in a manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% locally and nationally to supplier sites as needed.
• No relocation benefit is being offered; within 50-mile radius of location will be considered.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier nonconformances (MRB, escapes, deviations).
• Drive root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Verify effectiveness of CAPA.
• Support containment planning and risk mitigation.
• Track supplier KPIs: Quality, Delivery, COPQ.
• Maintain Approved Supplier Lists (ASL).
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and performance reviews.
• Support PPAP approvals from external and internal suppliers.
• Oversee inspection, testing and evaluation techniques for incoming goods.
• Evaluate inspection techniques and recommend changes.
• Collaborate with Production, QA, Materials to define quality standards.
• Review inspection results and disposition unaccepted items with suppliers.
• Analyze supplier performance data and field trends.
• Apply statistics to studies.
• Define Process Flow Diagrams, FMEAs, AIAG Control Plans and Inspection plans with suppliers.
• Negotiate with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Visit supplier locations to assess quality.
• Communicate significant changes to stakeholders.
• Control nonconforming material per Eaton procedures.
• Ensure flow-down of external/internal quality requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal audits as per Eaton procedures.
• Achieve Quality Management objectives.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

AIAG processes

PPAP

Job description

Eaton's Electrical Sector – PDCA is seeking a dynamic Supplier Quality Engineer to join the manufacturing team in Omaha, Nebraska. The role focuses on monitoring supplier Quality Management Systems and collaborating with stakeholders to improve supplier performance, reduce scrap, and optimize manufacturing processes.

You will manage supplier nonconformances, drive root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), verify CAPA effectiveness, support containment, track KPIs, and participate in PPAP