> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2692708-lead-quality-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2692708-lead-quality-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Quality Engineer - **Company:** Eaton Corporation - **Location:** Roxboro, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $97,000.0 - $143,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Security, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Value Engineering - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/eaton/lead-quality-engineer-8eb4f4 ## About the Role * Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution * Minimum three (3) years experience in quality and/or engineering * Eaton 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.", * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical and/or Industrial Engineering * Experience with process mapping for manufacturing and/or assembly * Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green belt or Black belt) * Experience in automotive manufacturing quality * Experience with supplier quality and customer contact ## Description The Lead Quality Engineer is responsible to design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. * Provide support and technical quality guidance for the three product lines covering around 85% of plant overall revenue besides all intercompany quality interaction. * Complete process flow diagrams, process failure mode and effect analysis, standard work, and control plans. * Monitor original equipment manufacturer websites, talk to and visit customers for complaint resolution as applicable. * Complete 8-Ds and A3s, and perform data analysis on problem areas to solve problems reviewing inputs from various stakeholders and make recommendations accordingly. * Support ongoing improvement on overall equipment effectiveness and develop capability, Gage R&R, and runoff criteria as needed for new or existing equipment and processes. * Oversee advanced quality product planning and production part approval process documents and process. * Complete process audits, initiate corrective actions, lead cost save/variation reduction projects and other tasks as required. * Mentor fellow employees on quality principles, standards, internal & external requirements. * Support cost out project initiatives to closure such as VA/VEs (value analysis/value engineering). * Evaluate 8Ds complete by fellow quality engineers for effectiveness. Investigate and troubleshoot problems and requirements of projects and develop plans for solutions., 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 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. 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