The Lead Quality Technician will be responsible for leading the Jackson, MI plant in performing inspection, testing and verification of material, product, equipment, gaging and processes. They will provide technical support to manufacturing operations, customers, suppliers, and engineering. They will perform CMM and layout inspections as necessary using Zeiss Calypso software and also ensure that calibration system is fully compliant to AS9100 standard, Nadcap requirements, and customer PO requirements., * Define, specify, and implement quality standards and procedures for production inspection equipment.

• Support engineering group with dimensional/layout data for failure analysis, qualification testing, ProLaunch projects, and customer requirements.
• Provide backup to the calibration process & gage recall system and related processes.
• Support manufacturing group with dimensional/layout data for production, DMR data analysis, ProLaunch projects, and customer requirements.
• Support fast response calls for High Performance Work Teams.
• Manage project workflow and backlog to ensure 100% OTD.
• Provide technical support to both internal and external customers and suppliers as needed.
• Formulate and implement quality assurance procedures, policies, and standards. Ensure these documents align with the recognized Aerospace Quality System Standard as well as Eaton Objectives, Policies and Procedures.
• Support organization with dimensional layouts and interpretation of results for production, Failure Analysis, qualification testing, DMR (Discrepant Material Report), NPD (New Program Development) projects, Root Cause Corrective Actions, and compliance to customer requirements (as required).
• Complete other duties as assigned., * 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.”.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Jackson, MI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation., * Opportunity to gain exposure to and work with many teams from manufacturing operations, design engineering, program management office, FED leadership team, order management/contracts, etc.
• Working directly with different Eaton global sites both in the U.S. and International markets.

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• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CMM programming and user interface with Zeiss Calypso software.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) experience., * Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in a union represented environment.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT), or Certified Quality Inspector (CQI).
• Experience with Microsoft applications including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.
• Experience in using Gage Recall Software (i.e., GAGEtrak).

Skills:

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and requirements.
• Strong project and time management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Experience working within diverse cultures and groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from production associates to the leadership team.
• Knowledge of standard manufacturing process, machining, metal forming, assembly/test in an Aerospace environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 10012, Quality Assurance Requirements for Measuring Equipment.
• Knowledge of quality assurance systems (ISO 9001, AS9100) and participating in quality audits.
• Knowledge of APQP tools including MSA/Gauge R&R and SPC.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $56000 - $83000 a year.