Quality Manager

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Quality Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Richmond, VA facility. Relocation assistance will be provided. This position ensures ownership of quality across all manufacturing areas to reduce errors, increase quality performance and reduce cost of non-conformance by leading the greater quality team for the Richmond facilities as an operations leadership team member.The expected annual salary range for this role is $113,000 - $165,000 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.What You’ll DoCoach, develop, and mentor quality inspectors, analysts, and engineers to meet quality objectives: maximize production quality, adhere to product standards, support error resolution and root cause analysis, communicate customer alerts, and manage critical quality performance elements.Foster a culture of quality ownership and drive world-class quality processes through influence, communication, and leadership.Participate in plant leadership communications, multifunctional events, and planning, acting on behalf of the plant manager when needed.Champions plant EQMS implementation to ensure required processes are established, implemented and maintained and drives continuous improvement of EQMS execution in support of growth and operational excellence Champion continuous product and process improvements using Quality assurance methods, Eaton’s Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF), OpA, SPC, Eaton Business System (EBS), six sigma, and lean planning tools.Lead plantwide communication, improvement events, data analysis, customer quality management, cost of non-conformance tracking, action planning, and status reporting.Ensure supplier quality through root cause analysis, supplier partnerships, and improvement tracking.Perform other duties as assigned.This role could be the next step in your career if you demonstrate the following experience:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institutionMinimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing organizationMinimum of 2 years’ experience in a management of people functionYou will set yourself apart by demonstrating some or all of the following:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, quality management or businessThree (3)+ years of experience in management of quality assurance, methods, systems in electrical, electronics, power systems or other related fieldsThree (3)+ years of experience in continuous improvementSix Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certificationsCQM or CQE certificationsWe Will Not Consider Candidates WhoEaton 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, etcKeys To Role SuccessProven analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in a matrix environment, get results and drive change through othersAbility to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focusAbility to effectively present results and recommendations to senior-level executive teamStrong analytical skills and understanding of problem-solving tools/methods (Six Sigma, 8D, etc), goal setting, and performance trackingStrong leadership and communication skillsStrong Six Sigma process improvement knowledge and experience Effective communication and team leadership skills are essential. Ability to drive results by developing and empowering teamsProven experience in process development, implementation and sustainabilityWe 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. 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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