Quality Engineer in Havant

Located in Bedhampton, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems.

What you’ll do:

• Provides Quality customer interface and expertise to proactively assure requirements are understood and satisfied, including assisting in complaint resolution and root cause and corrective action determination.
• Executes the development, implementation, and improvement of the appropriate Quality Management Systems throughout the operation, providing advanced quality planning support in the development and launch of new products, processes and services.
• Participates in the auditing of internal Quality Systems and completes part approval documentation to assure that customer requirements are met in new or modified products and processes.
• Analyzes organizational quality metrics and performs periodic reviews to evaluate results and recommend action plans to close gaps at an operational level.
• Develops and analyzes statistical data and product/process performance to recommend and implement improvements in targeted areas.
• Contributes in the design and implementation of quality assurance training programs and conducts training in quality-related topics.
• Participates in product development and launch activities including identification of customer expectations, manufacturing and test support, reliability analysis, design reviews, evaluation of test programs, material testing.
• Provides support in the way of development and evaluation of process capability, process control plans, analysis of out-of-control conditions and process audits.
• Develops, implements, and audits inspection and test plans, standards and acceptance criteria, and procedures/work instructions.
• Investigates and eliminates causes of quality problems and follows up on corrective actions.
• Participates in the design, procurement, maintenance, and evaluation of gages, measurement instruments, devices and test equipment.

Qualifications:

• HNC or HND in an engineering discipline.

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of problem-solving methods-i.e. Six Sigma, 8D, root cause analysis, and the associated statistical tools used to analyze problems, evaluate and complete improvement projects.
• Detailed understanding of the key phases and requirements of an effective new product development and launch methodology.
• Detailed knowledge of industry and customer specific quality registration schemes and certification processes (i.e., ISO9001, EN/AS9100 Part-21G / Part 145 etc).
• Detailed knowledge of process auditing techniques to ensure compliance to defined quality requirements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Process Variation Reduction (six Sigma) concepts and tool sets as they relate to process/product variability, and root cause and corrective action determination.
• Thorough knowledge of gauging and basic understanding of product material properties.
• Understanding of engineering design and product reliability concepts and tool sets.
• Strong Microsoft office skill set in excel and word, advantageous Power-Bi but not essential.

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours.
• Work in a company that is committed to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability.
• Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system.
• Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company.
• Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide.
• Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.