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Eaton

Sr Quality Manager

Kearney, NE

Eaton's VEH NAA North America Auto division is currently seeking a Sr Quality Manager. This position is based at our Kearney, NE automotive facility. Relocation and Sponsorship are available!

The expected annual salary range for this role is $116250.03 - $170500.04 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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:

Position Overview:

The primary responsibility of this position is to: Deploy the Strategic Quality Plan at the operational level in conjunction with the Regional Quality Director and provide overall quality leadership to the organization. Provide support in Quality Leadership to customers, suppliers, partners, and the support service functions of the organization. This position also manages the Quality Assurance strategy of the organization to facilitate continuous production of products consistent with established industry standards, government regulations and customer requirements.

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Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

In this role, you will:

  • Ensure a safe environment while driving improvements to achieve plant performance targets.
  • Provide leadership in executing the organization's strategic and profit plans consistent with safety and quality expectations, established industry standards, and customer requirements
  • As a member of the plants leadership team, this highly motivated individual works with the entire team to lead the development and implementation of the sites safety and quality management systems.
  • Be a driving force in ensuring a strong and committed culture of quality throughout the organization.
  • Develop and implement a Quality organizational structure capable of supporting the strategic initiatives of the plant and lead the efforts to integrate quality needs into the development of short- and long-range strategic business plans for the operation.
  • Provide Quality interface and expertise between the operation and its customers to proactively identify or anticipate their needs and expectations and ensure they are understood and satisfied. This includes the complaint management system and the corrective / preventive action process related to customer issues - with feedback to the region - and the coordination of customer visits and audits.
  • Provide expertise and leadership in Quality Assurance and process improvement tools and methods to the other functions of the organization to support them in their continuous improvement activities to ensure compliance with the policies of the Eaton Quality Management System (EQMS)
  • Responsible for Material Review Requests and participation on the Material Review Board

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum five (5) years of Automotive Quality Management experience with a manufacturing environment is required
• Minimum three (3) years of experience w/ ISO/IATF16949 Quality Management Systems
• Minimum five (5) years of experience utilizing Total Quality Management tools (APQP, PFMEA, MSA, PPAP and SPC)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Quality, or Business from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of experience working with Automotive Powertrain Components
• Experience working with Big 3 OEMS (GM, Ford, Stellantis)
• Six Sigma Blackbelt or Greenbelt certification
• ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM), ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)and/or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Advanced technical knowledge in product design functions, manufacturing processes, inspection, metrology, metallurgy, statistical methods, and quality auditing.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with automotive standards and expectations

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:

• A demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance and continuous improvement methods, approaches, and tools, including strategic planning and project management.
• Proven track record of leading and managing quality initiatives that have resulted in improved productivity and reducing cost of non-conformance in a manufacturing setting.
• Interpersonal communication skills and leadership development ability
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to bring teams together and work cross functionally
• Ability to coach and develop talent

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 considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. 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): Kearney, NE, USA
Job ID: Eaton-687210456401
Employment Type: Other

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)

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