Lead Engineer, Quality and Process Control

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Lead Engineer, Quality and Process Control. This position can be located in Grapevine, TX, Houston, TX or Aurora, CO.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. This position 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.

What you'll do:

Job Summary
This role is the quality owner for Eaton's ARS - CPA Satellite network. You will lead the development, deployment, and sustainability of a robust Quality Management System across 16 domestic locations. 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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
• Other duties and projects as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• 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.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Grapevine, TX, Houston, TX, or Aurora, CO will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

• Minimum five (5) years' experience in manufacturing environment
• Proven experience implementing QMS and driving compliance across multiple sites.
• Multi-location experience preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Proven ability to own and lead Quality initiatives, including establishing and enforcing standards
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, process improvement, and compliance standards (8D/DMAIC/A3)