Supplier Quality Engineer

Eaton's Aerospace Division is currently seeking a Supplier Quaity Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Beltsville, MD facility.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $105225.03 - $154330.04 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

This role will be responsible for function as the technical liaison between the supplier and site regarding all quality and improvement issues Function as the technical liaison between the supplier and site regarding all quality and improvement issues as well as FLL for receiving inspection team.

• Functional quality lead for supplier specification quality training for receiving inspection
• Perform initial assessments and periodic audits of supplier quality systems for approving new suppliers and verifying continuing supplier conformance to quality system requirements.
• Initiate and follow-up supplier corrective actions to ensure complete and effective root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Act as liaison for the supplier and the company to resolve nonconformances and quality problems effectively by interacting and communicating with engineering, purchasing, planning, program quality engineers and various levels of management of the supplier and the company.
• Participate as a member of the Material Review Board to review and disposition supplier related Nonconformance Material Reports as required.
• Develop appropriate and effective supplier metrics to monitor effectiveness of supplier quality control system and processes.
• Develop and assist with implementation of supplier quality control and process control plans as required for supplier operations.
• Develop and implement statistical process controls of supplier processes as appropriate or when required by customers.
• Lead the SCM team to develop supplier performance reports and process. As well as Front Line Leader for the receiving inspection team
• Lead the SCM team in development of certified supplier process.
• Develop positive relationships and effective lines of communication with suppliers.
• Participate as internal auditor for process audits of AS9100/ISO 9001:2000 quality management system.
• Lead developing process improvement methods, inspection plans and reviewing FAIR requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• Aerospace or Automotive experience required
• This position requires the use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Relocation benefits are being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside or are willing to relocate within the immediate geographical area of 50 miles of Beltsville, MD will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field/Engineering
• Ability to read and understand blue prints, specifications, and requirements including GD&T.
• Experience using PC configured with MS Windows OS. Familiarity with MS Office software is desired
• 3 years of aerospace experience
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (MOQ/OE) is preferred.
• Experience in performing Quality Audits.
• Technical proficiency in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) models
• Project Management experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with AS9102 requirements
• 1 year of manufacturing supervisor experience

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