Quality Engineer, New Programs Job in Jackson, Mississippi US
Quality Engineer, New Programs
Eaton Corporation ??s Hydraulic Systems Division of Eaton Aerospace, has an opening for Quality Engineer for New Programs. The position is based in Jackson, MS. The Jackson facility has approximately 500 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets. The Quality Engineer ?" New Programs is responsible for developing and monitoring inspection and test techniques necessary to meet design requirements for new product development programs ?" hydraulic pumps and purchased hydraulic systems components. The successful candidate will be able to do the following: - Review Engineering drawings and changes to assure that they are properly dimensioned and conform to GDT protocol, and provide proper inspectability for the related component. - Perform initial assessments and periodic audits of supplier quality systems for the purpose of approving new suppliers and verifying continuing supplier conformance to AS9100 quality system requirements. - Initiate and follow-up on supplier corrective actions to ensure complete and effective root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. - Respond to customer corrective action requests including full root cause analysis, determination of permanent corrective actions, and implementation and follow-up of corrective actions. - Host source inspectors and/or customer Auditors as needed, and provide Eaton source inspection support. - Monitor manufacturing, assembly, and test processes and methods to assure maintenance of in-process quality levels and to prevent quality problems. - Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, customers, and suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and develop methods to eliminate quality problems - Position requires interaction with external customers and internal personnel at all levels of the organization. Interaction is quite often providing the controlled interface between an Eaton manufacturing supplier (both internal and external) and the Eaton customer. - Work with customer and government representatives to interpret or reach agreement on quality procedures, and acceptability of products and assure compliance with the specified customer and government requirements. - Investigate and resolve internal and external product quality problems. - Develop appropriate and effective supplier metrics to monitor effectiveness of supplier quality control system and processes. - Review rejected hardware to determine cause and corrective action. - Suggest process and/or design changes to improve produceability and/or yield. - Maintain accurate records to comply with company and customer record retention requirements. Position Criteria: - Detailed knowledge of Aerospace product and manufacturing processes and inspection techniques. - Detailed knowledge of the latest ANSI Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) specifications per ASME Y14.5M. - Knowledge of machining, assembly test operations, gauging, SPC, and APQP. - Experienced knowledge of AS9100 Quality System and product/process auditing techniques. - Detailed knowledge of AS9102 First Article and AS9103 Key Characteristic requirements. - Detailed knowledge of problem-solving techniques - Root Cause Analysis, 8D Corrective Action Process, and FMEA. - Ability to manage multiple projects/activities. - Detail oriented. - Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. - Experienced in Microsoft computer applications. - Must exhibit a high level of motivation, sense of urgency, and energetic approach to job duties and requirements. Preferred Qualifications: - Trained in AS9100 quality system auditing - Working Knowledge in aerospace quality processes - Working Knowledge of drawings and specifications interpretation - Working knowledge in functional measuring equipment usage. - Bachelor Degree from an accredited university. - Three years of experience in a quality position - U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status is required.