.Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer.What you'll do:Authority Generate the monetary charges that result from mistakes of our suppliers, control the scrap in SAP according to our processes, ask for extraordinary actions with our suppliers, and request resources related to quality problems.Job Summary Implement a variety of supplier quality systems including supplier manuals, work instructions, formal assessments, metric reporting, and various quality documents related to Supplier Selection, Qualification, and Development. Various projects as assigned by the Supplier Quality Manager that facilitate supply chain continuity, supplier development, and maintenance of line profitability. Serve as an active quality liaison and main point of contact between suppliers, supply chain, operations, and engineering when major quality problems exist that affect product quality. Work with suppliers to obtain and close Corrective Actions and ensure that root causes have been properly identified and eliminated.Job ResponsibilitiesResponsible for addressing and resolving supplier issues and driving formal corrective action. Leads the tracking and root cause analysis of designated supplier's product/process non-conformances. Recommends resolution to non-conformances where appropriate.Ability to lead and conduct Supplier Assessments in conjunction with Supply Chain to qualify potential new suppliers or evaluate existing suppliers. Works with existing supply base to meet EPS standards. Works with the Supply Chain organization to develop new suppliers capable of meeting EPS standards.Drives the implementation of the parts approval (PPAP) and quality improvement processes using the appropriate tools (PFMEA's, process flow charts, control plans, capability studies, part layouts, Gage R & R, SPC, etc.) as required.Works with Supply Chain management to identify strategic suppliers and uses the supplier scorecard system to monitor performance of those strategic suppliers.Assists suppliers with statistical analysis of process potential (Ppk) and process capability (Cpk) where necessary to improve performance.Works with key suppliers to develop and implement quality targets and plans. Assists with Supplier performance monitoring, including: PPM's, 8D, DMR, % On-time delivery, % PPAP completed on-time and first time.Supports and assists suppliers to improve quality and reduce total cost per part by eliminating waste in the supply chain process. Uses 6 sigma and lean manufacturing/lean enterprise tools to drive the results.Represents the company to all external parties (customer and supplier) in a professional and beneficial manner.Assists with the development and mentoring of other Supplier Quality Engineer(s) and other applicable Quality Engineering personnel