Lead Quality and Process Control Engineer

Eaton’s Electrical Sector Americas – Assemblies and Residential Solutions (ARS) division is currently seeking a Lead Quality and Process Control Engineer. This position will be based at our facility in Smyrna, GA satellite office outside of Atlanta, Georgia.

Reporting to the Regional OPEX Manager, this role is the quality owner for a region of Eaton’s ARS - CPA Satellite network. You will lead the development, deployment, and sustainability of a robust Quality Management System across satellite domestic locations. The initial focus of the role will be around the Smyrna location, and then expanding those efforts to additional satellites. The position focuses on proactive quality assurance, driving compliance to Eaton standards, implementing effective NCRM and DMR processes, refreshing testing standards, and embedding process controls and LPAs. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and OPEX teams to build a culture of quality accountability and deliver measurable improvements in customer satisfaction and operational performance.

In This Role You Will

• Own, implement, and maintain a custom Quality Management System for all satellite sites
• Develop and implement process controls, LPAs, and updated testing standards to prevent defects and improve first-pass quality
• Conduct internal audits, product/process audits, and ensure readiness for external audits.
• Establish and manage effective NCMR and DMR processes, ensuring timely resolution and systemic corrective actions
• Lead root cause analysis through 8D for customer issues; drive preventive actions to eliminate recurrence. Create database of issues and share across the organization
• Monitor and report on quality metrics (DPPM, CONC, CQMs, DMR resolution) with actionable improvement plans
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives through identifying trends that drive cost of non-conformance
• Provide training and coaching on quality tools, problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, A3), and Eaton Quality System
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum (3) three years’ experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement processes
• Proven ability to own and lead Quality initiatives, including establishing and enforcing standards
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, process controls, and compliance standards
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Smyrna, GA will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment, immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum (5) five years’ experience in manufacturing environment
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Proven experience implementing QMS and driving compliance across multiple sites
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
  
  
  

Skills

• Knowledge of process improvement and structured problem solving, 8D/DMAIC/A3
• Working knowledge of and experience with electrical distribution and control products
• Exhibit strong project management skills to plan and organize efficiently and independently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, lean environment
• Ability to communicate / execute / influence remotely as a change agent
• Ability to get results through self and others
• Ability to travel via airplane and other methods up 25-50% of your time
  
  
  

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At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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.

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