Quality Engineer

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Quality Engineer.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71,000 - $95,000 a year. Salary information is a general guideline only and may be based on skills, experience, and other factors.

Quality Engineer – provides support and expertise in all aspects of Plant Quality Systems functions. Main responsibilities include monitoring of aircraft hydraulic component maintenance tasks and methods in a shop environment to assure alignment with customer repair orders and to prevent quality problems.

• Monitor aircraft maintenance tasks and methods in shop environment to assure alignment with customer repair orders and prevent quality problems.
• Determine, develop, and monitor inspection and test techniques necessary to meet customer flow down requirements for each shop visit, including product removal reasons, service history and customer technical documents.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and suppliers to improve maintenance processes and develop methods to eliminate quality problems.
• Work with government and/or other customer representatives to interpret or reach agreement on quality procedures and acceptability of products, ensuring compliance with specified government requirements.
• Investigate and resolve product quality problems caused by processes, material, or worker error.
• Review rejected hardware to determine cause and corrective action.
• Suggest process and/or tooling changes to improve producibility and yield.
• Evaluate component piece parts of returned material and determine whether it can be returned into serviceable condition using approved recovery methods.
• Implement and sustain Quality Best Practices and Quality Leading Indicators applicable to the maintenance shop environment.
• Maintain accurate records to comply with company policy toward record retention.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• One year of experience in quality or a technical field working with quality management systems.
• Position requires use of information or access to hardware subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.
• Candidate will not need sponsorship and must reside within 50 miles of Jackson, MS. No relocation assistance available.

• Skills in analyzing quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement; proficiency in software tools for data analysis (e.g., Excel, Minitab).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949:2016.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and new challenges in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical data sheets, and schematics.
• Quality and metrology knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PDF reader.

• Work effectively alone and within teams, demonstrating good interpersonal and leadership qualities.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects.
• Experience in design and development of fixtures, automation workstations, and accounting for work and process flow.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely through various tools and software and gain approval from various organizational levels.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job-related reasons and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton provides Health and Welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time off. Specific programs may depend on eligibility and location.