Engenheiro(a) Sênior de Qualidade - Large Projects

What you'll do:

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
• The primary function of this role is to lead and govern Quality Management activities across supplier, manufacturing, and project environments, ensuring compliance with technical, contractual, regulatory, and Eaton Quality Management System (EQMS) requirements. The position is accountable for supplier quality, non-conformity management, inspections and testing, and the implementation of robust quality processes that support operational excellence and risk mitigation.
• The role supports quality assurance throughout the lifecycle of complex and critical infrastructure projects, interacting with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and project teams, as well as customers and global suppliers.
• The professional is expected to have experience in projects involving Data Centers (hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise), critical low- and medium-voltage electrical systems (LV/MV), UPS, and transformers-and other mission-critical infrastructures that require high availability, reliability, and strong coordination across internal and external stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide technical quality support to manufacturing and project execution, ensuring robust processes and compliance with specifications and standards.
• Lead supplier quality management, including: Supplier audits and assessments (SSA), PPAP implementation and evaluation, Review and validation of Design and Process FMEA.
• Define, review and manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) for suppliers and internal processes, ensuring proper inspection points, acceptance criteria and quality records.
• Plan, coordinate and support FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) activities when applicable.
• Manage non-conformities (internal and supplier), conducting root cause analysis and ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage and deploy Quality Alerts to suppliers, Eaton plants and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by: Analyzing Scrap, Rework and CONC, Driving process improvements and defect reduction, Supporting Lean Manufacturing and EQMS tools.
• Lead, coach and develop Supplier Quality and Quality Control teams, ensuring alignment with Eaton quality culture and ethical standards.
• Support periodic process audits, process checks and quality performance reviews. Management of Material Review Board analysis to destinate material for Scrao, Rework, Warranty (Supplier) or other improvement/ need.

Qualifications:

Mandatory
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred, due to strong involvement with root cause analysis and electrical systems), Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Supplier Quality Management, Process Engineering, or other Quality-related functions in industrial environments or complex project settings.
• Intermediate level of English, with the ability to communicate technically with suppliers and customers. Advanced is a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, production systems and their application, related to Low and Medium Voltage (LV/MV) electrical panel manufacturing.
• Experience in projects involving Data Centers (hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise)
• Proven experience applying statistical methods, including capability studies and data analysis, to improve the quality level of production processes.
• Practical experience with: Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), Incoming Inspection and Process Validation (FWT, FAT / SAT).
• Solid knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Lean Manufacturing and Quality Tools (e.g. Root Cause Analysis, 8D, FMEA, Pareto, Ishikawa).
• Ability to act as a trainer and knowledge multiplier, developing teams, promoting ethical behavior and ensuring correct quality control practices.
• Capability for sustained learning, adaptability and continuous improvement in complex and changing environments.
• High personal integrity and a strong commitment to ethical behavior and compliance.
• Ability to lead multiple and complex projects, manage relationships and influence across organizational boundaries, internally and externally.
• Basic financial knowledge, including capital planning, asset management, project management, budgeting and understanding the financial impact of quality decisions.
• Strong leadership skills, drive for results and adaptability, with continuous interaction with customers and suppliers.

• Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification.
• Broader experience supporting project quality activities in industrial environments.
• Previous experience with supplier audits and supplier development activities in complex or multi-site operations.