Sr. Quality Engineer

About the role

Eaton’s IS VEH EMB division is currently seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for a full-time, on-site position at our Tualatin, OR manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the site’s Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with EQMS, ISO 9001/IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
• Lead and coordinate internal, customer, and third-party audits; manage audit readiness and corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and update quality procedures, work instructions, and standards.
• Administer the corrective action system, including root cause analysis and verification of effectiveness.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes using statistical methods (SPC, process capability studies, pFMEA, control plans).
• Lead problem-solving activities (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa) for process and product issues (internal / external).
• Support process improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S).
• Manage MRB areas KPI’s monitoring actions.
• Customer Quality Support customer quality concerns, complaints, and audits. Ensure timely resolution of customer issues and implementation of corrective actions.
• Review and interpret customer specifications, contracts, and requirements. RMA’s – Warranties internal follow up.
• Manage supplier activities, including supplier audits, performance monitoring, and corrective actions.
• Supplier PPAP’s process management. Ensure incoming materials and components meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation (quality manuals, procedures, reports).
• Analyze quality metrics and trends; recommend and implement improvement actions.
• Support the preparation of QA reports for management and customers.
• Train and mentor plant staff on quality procedures, tools, and standards.
• Provide technical support to operations, customers, and suppliers.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and shared accountability for quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Five (5) years experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 quality systems preferred.
• Experience in power electronics or related industries preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with supplier quality management and internal auditing preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and statistical analysis tools preferred.
• Limited Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a matrix environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.

Benefits

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year. Please 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. Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.