Quality Technician - 1st Shift

• Coordinate with design engineering and suppliers for resolution to any deviation from printed drawings and specifications
• Perform, manage, or support required supplier PPAP's (Production Part Approval Process) and First Article Inspection (FAI) as assigned.
• Perform (when required) all related Process Audits or Capability Studies, maintain electronic records of audits or studies.
• Controls all nonconforming parts or materials within areas of assigned responsibility and ensures recycling cages are secure.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Associates Degree completed or 3 years relevant manufacturing and technical experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic concepts and products.
• Previous experienced and interpretation of blueprint information for inspection purposes.
• 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 the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Direct experience with Asheville products, fabricated parts, ATS, LVA, MVCA, or assemblies.
• ASQ/ Six Sigma Certification
• Previous experience in a quality or continuous improvement role
• Three years of experience with Asheville product testing, troubleshooting, or inspection.

Position Criteria:

• Ability to independently perform dimensional checks and functional tests on suspected nonconforming parts or materials utilizing calipers, micrometers, height gauges, hardness testers, fixtures, manufacturing aids, power tools, hand tools, and other devices and equipment.
• Strong computers skills. (Windows, Excel, Microsoft Office, AS400, WISPER, other applications)
• Demonstrated history of success working independently without direct supervision.
• Strong communications skills. Will act as a company quality representative with Suppliers.
• Strong problem-solving skills. Strong negotiation/conflict resolution skills with front-end, shop, and Vendors (including inter-unit.)
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated accomplishments working in a team environment and mentoring others.

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): Asheville, NC

Job ID: Eaton-65133Arden

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-05-20T19:02:39