.Eaton's IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer. This position is based at our Los Angeles, CA facility. With 250 employees, the Los Angeles facility designs and manufactures quality valves, regulators, and other fluid controls used mostly by the Aerospace Industry.The expected annual salary range for this role is $92,287.53 - $135,355.04 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 do:The Sr Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for driving supplier improvements in the areas of Quality, Delivery and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. The improvements must be consistent with Eaton Aerospace requirements.In this role, you will:Oversee and participate in the development and initiation of inspection, testing and evaluation techniques for incoming goods.Evaluate inspection techniques and recommend changes.Work with Production, Quality Assurance, Materials and other departments to define quality standards and procedures.Review and analyze inspection test results and oversee the disposition of unaccepted items with affected suppliers and companies.Analyze supplier performance both in-house and on supplier premises as required.Apply standard statistical techniques to analyze and evaluate studies.Team with suppliers to define and document Process Flow Diagrams, Process FMEAs, AIAG Process Control Plans and Inspection plans.Negotiate with suppliers to find equitable solutions to problems identified.Visit supplier locations to evaluate quality standards and processes.Answer technical questions regarding commodity quality, long-term feasibility or quality certifications.Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality system surveys.Implement and oversee the administration of special programs to recognize and ensure the use of suppliers who maintain established standards of quality, reliability, and price.Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding significant changes.Control nonconforming material in accordance with Eaton procedures.Flow down external/internal quality requirements to suppliers.Support continuous improvement initiatives.Support internal audit requirements in accordance with Eaton procedures.Achieve objectives as detailed by Quality Management.When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from accredited institutionMinimum three (3) years Supplier and/or Quality Engineering experience working with quality systemsNo relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the Los Angeles, CA facility will be considered