Electrical QA Specialist, Production Operations

Electrical QA Specialist, Production Operations Based in:
Oakleys Dr, Richmond, VA | Team:
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division

Comp &

Shift: Earn $22.71/hour plus a $2.00/hour shift premium on a 10:00 PM–6:30 AM schedule. Sign-on bonus: $2,000 for eligible hires.

Our mission—and your role in itHelp us make what matters work. You’ll be the quality voice on the floor overnight, ensuring our power equipment meets rigorous internal and customer standards. Imagine kicking off your shift with First Article Inspections, then diving into control/process audits, isolating non-conformances, and turning insights into clear Quality Alerts that operators can act on immediately. When new equipment or processes launch, you’ll contribute to capability studies, update quality assembly documentation, and participate in reviews and training so production teams are set up for success.

Key responsibilities

Inspect components and products; document results and quarantine Non-Conforming (NC) items

Lead root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations

Verify First Article Inspections (FAI) for all lines

Execute control and process audits per plan Prepare inspection/audit reporting in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word Issue Quality Alerts; brief operators on issues and containment actions

Investigate NC product using structured problem-solving

Drive pre-production quality planning, including Quality Assembly documentation, product/process reviews, and technical training support

Support Manufacturing Engineering on machine capability studies (new and existing)
Maintain and support the Gage Calibration System Follow all company health, safety, and environmental policies

Growth, support, and perks

Health benefits, vacation, and paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Retirement programs

Paid Parental Leave Cross-training and career progression across departments

Educational Assistance, Wellness Reimbursement, and more Benefit offerings vary by location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Details:  you’ll need to succeed

Required

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
Consideration limited to candidates within a 50-mile radius; no relocation provided. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographic requirement.

Preferred Skill in reading drawings and electrical schematics

Associate degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology, or related disciplineASQ Quality Technician certification3–5 years’ experience as a Quality Technician (ideally in power)
Lean and Six Sigma exposureSPC knowledge and application

Familiarity with delta–wye 3-phase transformers and resistive load bank technology

Work environment & process

Regularly sit, stand, and walk; lift up to 50 lbs during the shift

May need to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, push, and pull Selection process can include video and in-person interviews; candidates are assessed on job-related competencies and data handled per applicable laws Technical proficiencies

Manufacturing quality inspection

Commercial electrical savvy; electrical/electronic systems

Exposure to electrical installation

Six Sigma practicesASQ-aligned approaches

Delta–wye concepts

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Interpreting drawings and schematics

Equal opportunity and candidate rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's 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.

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