Eaton's IS VEH EMB division is currently seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer. This is a full time, on-site position at our Tualatin, OR manufacturing facility.

The Senior Quality Engineer is the primary quality resource for the site, responsible for ensuring product and process quality across all manufacturing operations. This hands-on role covers process, customer, and supplier quality topics, and manages the tactical execution of the plant's quality objectives. The engineer will collaborate closely with the plant manager and receive quality system direction and functional support from the Tijuana, MX site's quality manager.

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:

Quality System & Compliance
• Maintain and improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with EQMS, ISO 9001/IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
• Lead and coordinate internal, customer, and third-party audits; manage audit readiness and corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and update quality procedures, work instructions, and standards.
• Administer the corrective action system, including root cause analysis and verification of effectiveness.

Process Quality
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes using statistical methods (SPC, process capability studies, pFMEA, control plans).
• Lead problem-solving activities (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa) for process and product issues. (internal / external)
• Support process improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S).
• MRB areas KPI's monitoring actions

Customer Quality
• Support customer quality concerns, complaints, and audits.
• Ensure timely resolution of customer issues and implementation of corrective actions.
• Review and interpret customer specifications, contracts, and requirements.
• RMA's - Warranties internal follow upSupplier Quality
• Manage supplier quality activities, including supplier audits, performance monitoring, and corrective actions.
• Supplier PPAP's process management
• Ensure incoming materials and components meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.

Documentation & Reporting
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation (quality manuals, procedures, reports).
• Analyze quality metrics and trends; recommend and implement improvement actions.
• Support the preparation of QA reports for management and customers.

Training & Leadership
• Train and mentor plant staff on quality procedures, tools, and standards.
• Provide technical support to operations, customers, and suppliers.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and shared accountability for quality.

Qualifications:

Required Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3 years experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing 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."
• No relocation is available for this position. Candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of Tualatin, OR. (Active Duty Military service members are exempt from this geographical limitation)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Five (5) years experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Experience in power electronics or related industries.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification.
• Experience with supplier quality management and internal auditing.
• Proficiency with MS Office and statistical analysis tools.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience.

Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with mechanical aptitude
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a matrix environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.

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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.