Associate Quality Engineer at Eaton in South Milwaukee, WI

Summary: Eaton is a leading company in the electrical division, currently seeking an Associate Quality Engineer to join their team in South Milwaukee, WI. The role involves reviewing daily quality metrics, implementing corrective actions, and supporting new product development from a quality standpoint.

Responsibilities:
- Review daily quality in-process metrics to determine team priorities like internal/external customer complaints, scrap & internal/external supplier DPPMs
- Develop and implement corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, A3 and lean tools to support initiatives around the reduction of internal & customer PPM, rework, scrap and FPY
- Direct cross-functional teams to eliminate roadblocks and communication barriers that may affect quality and customer requirements
- Process, analyze and control non-conforming material from the department daily
- Interact with multidisciplinary resources on the problem-solving projects for product quality improvements and document the QRQC reports to customers as required
- Support new product development from a Quality standpoint
- Ensure the standardized EQMS processes for the quality management system are established, implemented, measured, and maintained within his designated department
- Participates in the Material Review Board

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is required
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in similar positions related to quality, manufacturing or operations is required
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of 50 miles of South Milwaukee, WI will be considered
- Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred Qualifications:
- Well-developed computer skills to perform essential functions
- Knowledge in quality tools/methodologies (PPAP, APQP, MSA, PFEMA SPC, Auditing)
- Knowledge in basic problem-solving tools (8D, A3, Fishbone analysis)
- Foundations using basic statistical techniques (Pareto, R&R)
- Ability to read manufacturing drawings
- ISO 9001 / TS 16949 / IATF 16949 Knowledge
- Knowledge in measurement devices and inspection techniques

Required Skills: 8D problem solving, 5 Why analysis, A3 problem solving, Lean tools, PPAP, APQP, MSA, PFMEA, SPC, Auditing, Fishbone analysis, Pareto analysis, Gage R&R, Manufacturing drawing reading, ISO 9001, TS 16949, IATF 16949, Measurement devices, Inspection techniques

Benefits: 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.