Sr Quality Engineer (SMT)

2 days ago El Paso, TX

What you'll do:

Job Summary
Support and leadership on Quality, product integrity and continuous improvement processes and systems aimed to achieve customer satisfaction.
Ensure proper implementation and lead of APQP process with our products and manufacturing processes.
Define and lead projects to improve process, products and components received at the Plant Lightning Juarez in order to improve the quality and cost of non-conformance.
Define and lead process improvement projects in order to improve plant's indicators (PPM, Warranty Claims, Fill Rate, On-Time Performance, Yield, and Scrap)."

Job Responsibilities
• Responsible to lead work's team in the deployment of Eaton Quality System, Six Sigma Projects at Lightning Plant
• Along with the OPEX and Business Improvement Managers, assure identification and implementation of capital projects and cost out related to manufacturing process improvement.
• Monitors performance of processes quality and identify root cause and support with the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure timely implementation of corrective actions on opportunities identified at the internal assessment or monthly performance operation review.
• Lead & develop quality strategy and coordinate cross-functional activities to implement the Eaton Quality system at Lightning plant in order to achieve operational excellence.
• Participate and provide support in Quality System.
• Support ISO 9001:2015 certification and EQS Policies.
• Ensured that processes needed for the quality management system are established, implemented and maintained.
• Provide support to Departmental Team.
• Performs and leads Warranty Claim and Failure Mode Investigation and Analysis; resolves warranty issues and promptly responds to customer concerns and requirements.
• Provides quality performance trend analysis and reports key quality and product integrity metrics.
• Provide insight and feedback related to product performance to the Manufacturing Engineering and Product Engineering groups.
• Execute 100% of monthly safety inspection, in coordination with the MESH Coordinator.
• ISO14001 Certification
• Assist to all EHS training assigned.
• Promote and promulgate all MESH Process and Policies to all the employees under his/her supervisor and ensure that they are being performed at his/her area / manufacturing line.
• Provide all resources needed to ensure that all MESH policies and procedures all performed by his/her personal under his/her supervision. SMT (Surface Mount Tehcnology) • Lead quality initiatives and continuous improvement projects within SMT processes, ensuring alignment with Eaton Quality System and operational goals.
• Monitor and analyze SMT line performance metrics (e.g., First Pass Yield, Defect Rates, Downtime) and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to optimize SMT process parameters and ensure robust product quality.
• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) activities related to SMT, including process validation and quality documentation.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive actions for SMT-related defects and failures.
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards and customer-specific requirements in SMT operations.
• Provide training and guidance to operators and technicians on SMT quality standards and inspection criteria.
• Participate in audits and assessments focused on SMT processes and contribute to continuous improvement plans. #LI-DG2

Qualifications:

Education level required

  • Bachelor's degree on industrial, electrical or electromechanical engineering, or other science.

Years and area of experience required

  • Minimum experience of 2-5 years of experience in SMT process (Quality)
  • Manufacturing background is a must. Electrical sector preferable

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Technical knowledge

• Full Bilingual (English / Spanish)
• Preferable: Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Strong skills for problem solving (8D, Pareto, 5 Why's, A3, etc.)
• Project Management Knowledge
• Preferable: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE certification)
• Knowledge in the interpretation of ISO 9001 requirements
• Lead auditor ISO 9001-2015
• PC knowledge: Minitab, Microsoft Office, MS Project, MS Vision, Access Auto Cad,

Skills:

Soft Skills

• Thinks and Acts Strategically.
• Gets Results.
• Builds Organizational Capability.
• Demonstrates Leadership Style.

Client-provided location(s): El Paso, TX
Job ID: Eaton-55430Juarez
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-12-13T18:37:44

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)