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Quality Engineer

Yesterday Waukesha, WI

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Quality Engineer.

This role is located in Waukesha, WI. No relocation assistance will be provided.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $67500.0 - $99000.0 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:

The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for carefully monitoring the overall quality of manufactured products. They rigorously test processes and enforce uncompromising quality standards. The engineer is also responsible for creating detailed documentation, designing strict quality tests, and setting clear criteria for test results. Quality Engineers maintain high-quality standards and decisively address any issues that arise. They work alongside a team of professionals to ensure that final products consistently meet and exceed customer expectations while optimizing the manufacturing process to be both efficient and cost-effective.

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In this role you will:

  • Develop and implement quality standards and control systems
  • Monitor and analyze quality performance across materials, equipment, and processes
  • Conduct inspections and testing to ensure compliance with specifications
  • Collaborate with operations and suppliers to improve controls and ensure material quality
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve production issues
  • Review codes, specifications, and processes for continuous improvement
  • Interpret customer feedback to identify product flaws and drive enhancements
  • Ensure employee training and safety standards are upheld in manufacturing
  • Stay current with legal regulations and ensure product compliance
  • Prepare quality reports and analyze internal/external standards
  • Promote customer satisfaction and brand loyalty through consistent product quality

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering field from an accredited institution
  • 2-3 years of experience with principals of statistics, calculus, trigonometry, and other advanced topics in mathematics for analysis, design, and troubleshooting in their work.
  • 2-3 years of Project Management experience.
  • 2-3 years of experience with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • 2-3 years of experience reading and interpreting assembly and component drawings and engineering specifications.
  • 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 assistance will be provided. Only candidates that reside within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3-5 years of Quality or Manufacturing experience.
  • Understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) - i.e. thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, control charts, Pareto charts, A3s, etc
  • Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt.
  • Experienced in electrical testing, troubleshooting, and interpreting schematics for control, protection, and instrumentation systems
  • Strong understanding of electrical equipment at both component and system levels
  • Knowledgeable in Electrical Safe Work practices, including NFPA 70E compliance
  • Proven ability to support ETO manufacturing and resolve design/build issues in collaboration with engineering and operations teams
  • Skilled in project management and capable of working independently within team environments

Additional Information:

  • Position requires supporting operations 24/7, as worked out on collaborative team schedule of controls engineers & technicians.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Waukesha, WI
Job ID: Eaton-50517Waukesha
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-06T18:37:29

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)