Lead Supplier Development Engineer

Job Description

Eaton’s Filtration Division is currently seeking a Lead Supplier Development Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Chanhassen, MN location.

Position Overview:

Eaton’s Filtration Division is a leader in liquid filtration that can help companies improve product quality, increase manufacturing efficiency, protect employees and equipment, and help achieve sustainability goals. This position is responsible for supplier quality systems/manufacturing capability assessment, Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP), and on-going performance improvement of suppliers in terms of quality, delivery, continuous improvement, and operational alignment with Eaton manufacturing plants and Supply Chain Management organization.

Making what matters work at Eaton 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.

In this function you will:

• Perform supplier capability assessments as related to quality systems, process controls, manufacturing capabilities, and lean maturity. Publish audit report outlining non-conformities, opportunities for improvement, and work closely with suppliers to plan / implement appropriate and timely corrective actions.
• Actively support supply chain cost-out projects in leading Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) process with suppliers, global manufacturing plants, and engineering for on-time PPAP submission approval.
• Further deploy Eaton quality processes, tools, and metrics within Filtration business. Includes identification, training, deployment, reporting, and continuous improvement of processes, tools, and metrics.
• Educate suppliers in Eaton supplier performance expectation per Eaton Supplier Excellence Manual (SEM). Train suppliers in the deployment of quality systems tools and techniques such as 8D problem solving, Process Capability Study, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, PPAP, and Continuous Improvement in terms of material flow. Educate suppliers in Eaton internal processes to achieve optimal alignment with Eaton manufacturing plants, engineering centers, and supplier chain organization.
• Lead internal 8D problem solving team related to defective purchase components. Work closely with suppliers, Eaton manufacturing plant, engineering, and supply chain organization in root cause analysis and timely interim and permanent corrective actions implementation.
• Support and lead process improvement activities with suppliers which will lead to improved efficiency, cycle time reduction, quality and delivery improvement and cost reductions.
• Help global plants/buyers in the proper use of WISPER application and timely resolution of data integrity issues
• Lead in publishing and communicating progress against SCM goals and facilitate improvements.
• Work as liaison between suppliers and internal functions/plants (Engineering, Plants, Operations, etc.) to clarify requirements, eliminate confusion, and improve definition of requirements.
• Lead risk management scoring and maintain Resilinc tool for the Filtration division
• Lead critical risk mitigation and cost reduction projects
• Lead supplier tooling management
• Drive functional improvement via benchmarking best practices and horizontal deployment of standard work
• Assist regional commodity manager in cash flow improvement, negotiations, and supplier selection and relationship improvements

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in quality, supplier quality and/or supplier development.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in manufacturing.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation is being offered for this position. Only candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of the Chanhassen, MN facility will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in quality, supplier quality, and/or supplier development.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Project Management.
• Knowledge of quality systems, methods and practices; ISO/TS 16949, APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and PPAP.
• Knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes: Castings, Precision Machining, and Stamping.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

What you’ll get from us:

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

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What you will get from us

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

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.

Job: Supply Chain / Logistics

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: FFD Fluid Filtration Division

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time