Quality Specialist - 1st Shift - RDC - Youngsville, NC

This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

About the role

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Quality Specialist for 1st Shift at our new facility on Innovation Loop in Youngsville, NC.

Pay

$23.00 per hour

Schedule

Core hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Benefits

• Health benefits and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Wellness Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties to ensure the production quality of all products in accordance with established Lean Manufacturing workmanship standards, assembly procedures, ISO 9001:2000 Quality system requirements, and the Eaton Quality System.
• Assist in quality audits, workmanship defect reduction efforts, corrective and preventive action identification, analysis and reporting, inspection of returned units, and special inspections.
• Assist departments in meeting product quality targets by working closely with Engineering, Materials Management, and Operational Excellence.
• Perform inspection activities and capture videos/photos on in-process and completed assemblies as required.
• Analyze and report production non-conformances.
• Coordinate feedback on problems affecting quality, BOM, tooling issues, raw materials, training, and prints to Supervisors, Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, or Product Engineers as needed.
• Initiate, participate in, and/or coordinate internal 8D corrective actions (CARs), Failure Effect Mode Analysis, and Control Planning, including follow-up of vendor 8D corrective actions.
• Train and educate associates in product inspection to drive performance improvements and communicate quality standards on an ongoing basis to Production Supervisors and teams as needed.
• Create Final Inspection programs and assist in developing actions for continued Quality System improvements.
• Follow commitment to Eaton Health and Safety (EHS) by adhering to safety policies and procedures, setting safety objectives, and following JSA procedures.
• Foster an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement through participation and teamwork.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Must currently reside within 50 miles of Raleigh, North Carolina (no relocation benefit offered).

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of the principles and methodology of Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in quality, manufacturing, and/or engineering of electro-mechanical devices.
• Two years post-secondary education with an associate degree in electronics or equivalent related education such as Vocational Technical School.
• Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Lock-out/Tag-out knowledge.
• Eaton Product knowledge.
• HALT / HASS and Chamber basics and concepts.

Skills

• Ability to frequently stand, bend, and walk.
• Ability to distinguish colored wires.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to use forklifts and power industrial equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficiency in standard computer applications: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make informed decisions.
• Strong customer service attitude.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prepare, read, analyze, and interpret product drawings, manufacturing documents, quality specs, and industry/trade magazines.
• Working knowledge of ASQ and ISO auditing standards.

Location: Youngsville, North Carolina