Lead Quality Engineer

Eaton\u2019s AER FMC Fuel Motion Control Systems division is currently seeking a Lead Quality Engineer at our Euclid, OH facility!\n\nWith over 300 employees, our Euclid, OH facility specializes in the manufacturing and repair of main engine fuel pumps, airframe pumps and aftermarket repairs. This site serves both commercial and military aviation. \n\nThe expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.\n\nPlease 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. \n\n## What you\u2019ll do:\n\n \nThe Lead Quality Engineer provides strategic quality assurance (QA) leadership to project teams and high-performance work teams (HWPs) within the Euclid, OH plant. This role ensures that products meet customer and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement across quality systems and manufacturing processes. The Lead QE also manages a team of Quality Analysts and Engineers, offering mentorship, performance guidance, and technical direction. \n \nKey Responsibilities \n\u2022 Lead and develop a team of Quality Analysts and Engineers, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development. \n\u2022 Develop and monitor inspection and verification techniques to meet design and print requirements, including for prototype and production releases. \n\u2022 Implement and maintain procedures in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS); ensure compliance with company and customer record retention policies. \n\u2022 Lead root cause investigations and implement permanent corrective actions in response to customer and internal quality issues. \n\u2022 Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to interpret quality standards and resolve product acceptability concerns. \n\u2022 Track and drive improvements in key performance metrics such as Productivity, On-Time Delivery, First Pass Yield, and Cycle Time/Backlog. \n\u2022 Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Supply Chain teams to eliminate quality issues and enhance process capability. \n\u2022 Promote a culture of continuous improvement through Lean initiatives and quality program analysis. \n\u2022 Provide technical quality support to assigned projects, operations teams, or cells. \n\u2022 Identify and resolve production process issues through data-driven analysis and corrective measures. \n\u2022 Support and lead internal audits; ensure audit readiness and compliance with AS9100 or ISO 9001 standards.\n\n## Qualifications:\n\nRequired Qualifications: \n\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited institution. \n\u2022 5+ years of Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment. \n\u2022 3+ years of experience leading or mentoring technical teams.\n\n\u2022 2+ years of experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems\n\n\u2022 Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and within the future. \n\u2022 This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. \"Green Card Holder\"), Political Asylee, or Refugee \n\u2022 No relocation assistance provided. Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of Euclid, OH. (Active-duty military service members are exempt from this requirement.)\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering \n\u2022 ASQ certification (e.g., CQE, CQA). \n\u2022 Internal auditing experience and certification. \n\u2022 Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, or willingness to obtain certification. \n\u2022 Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD\u0026T). \n\u2022 Experience with aerospace products and complex machined materials.\n\n## Skills:\n\n\u2022 Strong leadership and team development skills. \n\u2022 Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. \n\u2022 Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical diagrams. \n\u2022 Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results efficiently. \n\u2022 Deep understanding of manufacturing processes or the ability to learn them quickly. \n\u2022 Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. \n\u2022 Proficiency in CAD and related engineering software tools.\n\nWe 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\u0027s 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.\n\nEaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.\n\nYou do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. 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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.\n