What you’ll do:

Eaton’s Vehicle Group, Royal Power Solutions business is currently seeking a Quality Engineer (PPAP) to join our team at our Carol Stream, IL manufacturing facility. Relocation assistance is available!

We make the electric revolution work. Every day, we work to improve people’s lives and the environment by making power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable.

Preparing for the electrified future of mobility takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.
Our team is collaborating with companies to innovate the transportation technologies of the future, creating efficient vehicles that travel faster, farther, higher and safer at a lower overall cost to the consumer and the environment.

Position Overview:

The Quality Engineer - PPAP has overall responsibility for ensuring product compliance and approval requirements are defined, documented, and communicated to internal and external customers. This position will report to the site Quality Manager.

In this function you will:

• Manages PPAP and IMDS systems, completing all paperwork as required for tracking and timely submittal, and document control including forms and or work instructions and inactivation of part files.
• Sets and administrates PPAP schedule for Carol Steam PPAP Group in addition to serving as liaison on PPAP inquiries with our Mexico site(s) PPAP Group
• Communicates professionally with peers and customers regarding PPAP (e.g., incorporation of customer specific requirements, control plans, PFMEAs, MSA, SPC and IMDS) requirements and expectations.
• Coordinates course of action with Program Management/Engineering on new part / new technology analysis and specification conformance issues.
• Comply with all company procedures, policies, work instructions, and Eaton EQMS/IATF16949/EMS-14001 requirements.
• Participate in team activities as required (e.g., audits, Corrective Actions, 5s)
• Active member of New Part Kick-Off team and New Technology Review team
• Participate in daily tool room GEMBA related activities.
• Manages and maintains sample parts retention library.
• Ensures accuracy and content of PPAP submissions.
• Active participant in APQP phase reviews.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• 1+ year of work experience within an automotive manufacturing industry in a Quality Engineering related role or similar
• Working knowledge of IATF / AIAG requirements related to product approval process (PPAP).
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and application of Automotive industry Core Tools (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, MSA, SPC) preferred.
• Experience with root cause analysis, SPC knowledge, technically able to utilize measuring equipment and gauges.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Email) Minitab & Adobe Acrobat and various software systems for logging and tracking results.

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to understand written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively across functional teams, suppliers and customers is required.
• Detailed oriented, strong time management and organizational skills, and collaborative mentality.