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Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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:

Eaton's Power Systems Division (ES-A) is currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer.

Are you looking for a role where you can influence outcomes, solve complex challenges, and make a visible impact across multiple manufacturing sites?

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you'll be the trusted quality partner for both suppliers and manufacturing sites across the Power Systems Division (PSD), helping ensure the materials and components that power our products meet the highest standards. You'll work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, supply chain, and procurement teams, lead critical supplier initiatives, and gain broad exposure to supplier management, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to develop your leadership, strengthen your technical expertise, and drive meaningful business results.

This role is based at PSD's Waukesha, WI - Badger Drive headquarters site with a hybrid schedule of three days in office, two days at home.

Lead Critical Supplier Performance
• Own quality relationships with key suppliers.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive accountability.
• Identify risks and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Support Manufacturing Operations
• Serve as the primary supplier quality contact for assigned plants.
• Partner with plant teams to resolve supplier-related challenges.
• Drive alignment on priorities, risks, and actions.
Resolve Supplier Quality Issues
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure effective containment and long-term solutions.
• Escalate and communicate high-impact issues as needed.
Manage Supplier Quality & Compliance
• Support supplier qualification, audits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with quality requirements and standards.
• Help implement supplier controls and quality expectations.
Drive Continuous Improvement Through Data
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and trends.
• Develop scorecards and communicate key insights.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to improve quality, delivery, and reliability.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of three years of experience in quality, operations, engineering, supply chain, or a combination.
• 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, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Two or more years of experience working in a manufacturing quality role.
• Certifications such as ASQ CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Experience with risk management tools (PFMEA, control plans, APQP).
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and supplier quality modules.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.
• Experience with supplier audits, quality tools, and industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100 depending on industry).

Skills:

Position Criteria:
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 50%), including short-notice travel.
• Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-starter who works independently while collaborating effectively across sites and teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on driving better results.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator who drives accountability with stakeholders and suppliers.

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Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Engineering

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