Senior Quality Engineer - Manufacturing Quality Lead

Eaton’s IS VEH EMB division is currently seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer. This is a full time, on-site position at our Tualatin, OR manufacturing facility.The Senior Quality Engineer is the primary quality resource for the site, responsible for ensuring product and process quality across all manufacturing operations. This hands-on role covers process, customer, and supplier quality topics, and manages the tactical execution of the plant’s quality objectives. The engineer will collaborate closely with the plant manager and receive quality system direction and functional support from the Tijuana, MX site’s quality manager.The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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 January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter 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 spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.What you’ll do:Quality System & ComplianceMaintain 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.Process QualityMonitor 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).MRB areas KPI’s monitoring actionsCustomer QualitySupport 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 upSupplier QualityManage supplier quality activities, including supplier audits, performance monitoring, and corrective actions.Supplier PPAP’s process managementEnsure incoming materials and components meet quality standards.Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.Documentation & ReportingPrepare 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.Training & LeadershipTrain 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:Required Basic Qualifications:Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institutionMinimum 3 years experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environmentEaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any "CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc."No relocation is available for this position. Candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of Tualatin, OR. (Active Duty Military service members are exempt from this geographical limitation)Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringFive (5) years experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environmentExperience with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 quality systems.Experience in power electronics or related industries.ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification.Experience with supplier quality management and internal auditing.Proficiency with MS Office and statistical analysis tools.Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience.Skills:Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with mechanical aptitudeAbility 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.All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.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.Eaton 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.You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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