Eaton's IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Quality Engineer at our Jackson, MS site. The Jackson facility has approximately 500 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacturing and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.
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 Quality Engineer provides support and expertise in all aspects of Plant Quality Systems functions. Main responsibilities include administering the Corrective Action System ensuring satisfactory resolution to all noted nonconformities, and leading Internal Audits of assigned areas.
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In this function you will:
- Determine, develop, and monitor inspection and test techniques necessary to meet design requirements, including new product releases-both prototype and production.
- Determine the inspect ability of new designs.
- Review Engineering drawings to assure that they are properly dimensioned and conform to GD&T protocol.
- Determine the inspection gauging requirements, including their availability both in-house and at the suppliers.
- Assist in gage design to improve inspection effectiveness.
- Monitor production processes and methods to assure maintenance of in-process quality levels and to prevent quality problems.
- Implementation and Sustain of the Quality Best Practices and Quality Leading Indicators.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and develop methods to eliminate quality problems.
- Work with government and/or other customer representatives to interpret or reach agreement on quality procedures and acceptability of products. Assure compliance with the specified government requirements.
- Investigate and resolve product quality problems caused by processes, material or worker error.
- Review rejected hardware to determine cause and corrective action.
- Suggest process and/or design changes to improve producibility and/or yield.
- Evaluate discrepant material and determine whether it can be salvaged through approved recovery methods.
- Maintain accurate records to comply with Company policy towards record retention.
- Administer training programs on quality issues pertinent to the work performed by shop personnel
- Maintain appropriate training records.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Business field from an accredited institution OR currently enrolled and completing degree in these fields no later than December, 2025
- One (1) years' experience in quality or technical field working with quality management systems or equivalent (AS9100, ISO 9001, TS16949)
- This position requires 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
- Must reside within a 60 mile radius of Jackson, MS. Active Duty military are exempt from the geographical requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now and in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) years' experience in quality or technical field working with quality management systems or equivalent (AS9100, ISO 9001, TS16949)
Position Criteria:
- Strong ethics, values and the ability to influence others' decision making.
- Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results driven.
- Knowledge of product and manufacturing process.
- Process oriented and ability contribute to continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detailed knowledge of Aerospace product and manufacturing processes and inspection techniques preferably.
- Knowledge of machining, assembly & test operations, gauging, SPC, and APQP preferably
- Experienced knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality System and product/process auditing techniques.
- Detailed knowledge of AS9102 First Article and AS9103 Key Characteristic requirements preferably.
- Detailed knowledge of problem-solving techniques - Root Cause Analysis, 8D Corrective Action Process, and FMEA.
- Must exhibit a high level of motivation, sense of urgency, and energetic approach to job duties and requirements.
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