The Lead, Quality Engineering is the subject matter expert responsible for establishing, sustaining and improving the Quality System at a growing aerospace facility. Position is also responsible for ensuring product quality through execution of Quality System in manufacturing processes when site is ramping up with different customers and range of products. Role will report directly to the Quality Manager, and work cross-functionally with Operations, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Finance.
Sustain, manage and improve on the Quality System that meets customer, regulatory and organisations QMS requirements (Typical requirements include Eaton Quality Management System (EQMS), aerospace OEMs, AS9100, and NADCAP certifications). Validate Quality System effectiveness through ownership, execution of internal & external (3rd Party) Quality System Audits. Leverage EBS tools and best practices to lead a continuous improvement culture, including but not limited to ELSS, EQS, ProLaunch, QBP/QLI, PPAP, change management, and structured problem solving methodologies. Apply quality engineering toolset to ensure manufacturing process capability, including use of PFMEA, control plan, MSA, process validation techniques. Utilize data-driven approach to solve problems by obtaining, analyzing, presenting, and taking action on business and process data to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics in alignment with business objectives. Identify organizational training needs and execute training on subjects relating to customer requirements, quality system requirements, and quality engineering tools. Facilitate dialog with customers, supplier and internal Eaton team to understand and resolve potential product quality issues through Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA). Develop and build Quality team to meet business & organizational goals and promot just culture in the organisation. Driving transition project to meet the ramp rate of the organisation. Execute other duties as assigned.
