5+ years in quality, product engineering, or manufacturing engineering in the electrical industry.
2+ years supporting quality functions in a factory or site environment.
Technical knowledge of LV/MV Switchgear, Transformers, and UPS systems preferred.
Experience with Factory Witness Test (FWT) or Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) is a plus.
Responsibilities
Lead quality activities from project engagement to Factory Witness Test (FWT).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute projects effectively.
Facilitate risk reduction processes and prepare critical-to-quality (CTQ) metrics.
Ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.
Lead the development and deployment of Quality Plans.
Partner with Supplier Quality to align with standards and review compliance evidence.
Support audits and assessments related to manufacturing quality.
Benefits
Remote work flexibility within the United States.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Engagement in cross-functional teamwork.
Exposure to diverse quality management processes.
Potential for travel (estimated 50%).
Full Job Description
Eaton's ES AMER MFGSC division is currently seeking a remote Project Quality Engineer in the United States.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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:
Job summary
Project Quality Engineer leads Quality activities starting from early project engagement until Factory Witness Test (FWT) or Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). Project Quality Engineer is responsible for meeting internal and external quality standards, industry regulations and Customer specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy
Work closely with Program and Project Management, Field Service Engineers, Product Engineering, Supplier Chain Management, Operations and other cross-functional partners in the execution of projects/programs.
Co-facilitation of risk reduction processes (DFMEA, DVP&R, PFMEA ..etc) and CTQ preparation.
Promote disciplined, evidence-based quality decision making aligned to customer expectations Clearly distinguish facts, evidence, assumptions, and conclusions.
Communicate technical issues effectively to engineering, commercial, and customer stakeholders.
Regulatory Compliance and Adherence to Standards
Ensure adherence to applicable Customer, industry standards and Eaton requirements.
Lessons learned
Lead systematic, cross-functional Lessons Learned process and cooperate with project team implementation of identified action.
Quality Plan
Lead Quality Plan development and deployment including integration of inputs from Customer, Suppliers and internal Eaton team members.
Supplier Quality Management
Partner with Supplier Quality to ensure consistent alignment with Customer and Eaton standards.
Review deliverables and compliance evidence from external suppliers.
Support /Review audits, assessments, PPAP etc.
Manufacturing Quality
Partner with Plant Manufacturing Quality to ensure consistent alignment with Customer and Eaton standards.
Support /Review audits, assessments, PPAP etc.
Customer Quality
Cooperate with Customer Quality for successful Factory Witness Test/Factory Acceptance Test.
Organizational Development: Training, Coaching & Capability Building
Stay up to speed with internal and external process and procedures updates and enhancements.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related function within an electrical industry.
Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting quality functions within a factory, manufacturing, and/or site environment.
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 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
Technical knowledge about LV Switchgear, MV Switchgear, Transformers and UPS systems.
Experience in Project Management.
Direct experience supporting customer quality issues.
Experience with Factory Witness Test (FWT) or Factory Acceptance Test (FAT).
Exposure to electrical, thermal, and mechanical failure mechanisms.
Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Eastern or Central Time Zones.
Additional preference given to candidates residing near one of the following locations: Beachwood, OH; Moon Township, PA; Waukesha, WI; Raleigh, NC; Arden, NC; Asheville, NC; Sumter, SC; or Greenwood, SC
Skills:
Customer-focused, with confidence operating in high-pressure escalations.
Bias for fact, evidence, and long-term robustness over short-term fixes.
Comfortable challenging engineering or manufacturing decisions when quality risk is present.
Calm, structured, and disciplined approach to problem solving.
Strong ownership and accountability mindset.
Estimated traveling: 50%.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 10/23/2026.
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About EATON
Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
