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Sr. OEM Quality Specialist

4 days ago Gastonia, NC

Eaton's IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Sr. OEM Quality Specialist. This is a remote work opportunity for those living within the US/PR.

The Sr. OEM Quality Specialist will plan, support, coordinate and lead activities with preparing, obtaining and sustaining customer interface and communication for the Commercial Vehicle NA region.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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.

Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027.The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

What you'll do:

Develop and maintain processes that support the Customer Satisfaction and QMS interfaces with our OEM customer. Ensures processes meet the multiple requirements of IATF16949/ISO9001, EQS and customer specifics by designing and simplifying processes to meet all requirements simultaneously.

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  • Support improvment of key quality metrics (ZMPD PPM, Warranty, Internal PPM, PPAP on time, etc.) regionally.
    -Support a Six Sigma project whose scope is regional
    -Support Kaizen events or BPIs where his/her expertise is required
  • Eaton region primary customer contact responsible for:
    -Coordinate all proactive customer notifications (PPCR / PPCN / SREA / etc.).
    -Coordinate all PPAP submissions.
    -Coordinate all ZMPD/LMPD related issues.
    -Coordinate all 8D related issues (along with on time responsiveness)
  • Within OEM: Prepares and presents both reactive and proactive Quality Improvement Plan presentations within region, including:
    -Customer scorecard reviews
    -Coordinate submission of 8D's when needed
    -Support OEM PPM roadmap
  • Within Eaton: Manages OEM Score Cards in order to:
    -Add new customers.
    -Ensure compliance to customer quality expectations.
    -Review and resolve discrepancies between OEM and Eaton Quality scorecards.
    -Maintain and communicate Customer Satisfaction metrics to the organization
    -Prepare and host monthly scorecard reviews with cross functional team
  • Support Customer Focus processes within region.
    -Act as a back-up when Customer Focus meeting review lead is absent.
  • Support Fresh Eyes audits as required.
  • Manage, assess, communicate and monitor changes to Customer Specific Requirements Manuals (quality, packaging, labeling, Country of Origin).
  • Support deployment for Change Control Process
  • Lead APQP activities for New Product Launches, when applicable
  • Support 3rd party audits as needed for both plant and regional locations
  • Engage in Customer visits and support CSE team

Qualifications:

Required Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 2 years of quality experience
  • Minimum 2 years of ISO9001 experience
  • Minimum 2 years experience supporting 8D's and corrective actions
  • 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."

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Automotive manufacturing experience
  • ISO/IATF auditor training
  • Experience in accessing customer scorecards
  • Experience with Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePoint)

Skills:

  • Comfort around higher management, conflict management, interpersonal and political savvy (supplier/customer relationships), business acumen, process management, and excellent communication skills.
  • It is important that the OEM quality analyst has an understanding of the CV Business Model in order to appropriately interact with the regional and plant functions and the customers in order to deploy the Customer Specific processes and identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of the Quality Management System around this area, ensuring and adequate use of resources where it is deemed most necessary and cost effective.
  • Role will require 5-10% of travel

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 5/7/2026.

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): Gastonia, NC
Job ID: Eaton-63792KingsMountain
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-05-03T18:54:18

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)