Job Description
Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Quality Manager. This position is based out of our Edmonton facility and offers benefits from day one.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $93 000 - $117 000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
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.
Join Our Team: Making a Difference at Eaton
Are you enthusiastic about quality management? Do you have experience in ensuring and monitoring product quality and process improvement? Reporting to the Plant Manager, the incumbent will drive implementation within the department of key corporate initiatives including Eaton Lean System (ELSS) and Eaton Quality System (EQS).
Who we are: Eaton Corporation is a power management company that develops electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power products and services. Our products are used in many industries, including aerospace, vehicles, hospitals, and factories. This role will be responsible for ensuring the quality of Eaton’s products while doing it safely. Eaton’s Edmonton Power Centre (EPC) serves as our Canadian manufacturing facility, specializing in the custom configuration of low and medium voltage switchgear, medium voltage motor control centres, and acting as the coordination centre for our Integrated Power Centre (E-house) solutions. EPC delivers tailored product configurations, designs transition sections to replace legacy equipment, provides solutions for retrofit challenges, and produces front-access low and medium voltage switchgear designed to address unique requirements. We seek dedicated professionals who are motivated to contribute meaningfully to our organization, and we pride ourselves on encouraging an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion while fostering employee engagement initiatives.
Our commitment: Eaton is not just about business; we are about making a difference. Our team is dedicated to improving lives and safeguarding the environment through our products and services.
What Will You Do?
Quality System Implementation
You will provide leadership in implementing the Eaton Lean Six Sigma System (ELSS) and the Eaton Quality System (EQS). Additionally, you will adhere to ISO 9001 quality procedures and work instructions, actively participating in the quality improvement process. Your role will also involve providing leadership with Eaton’s Management System for environment, health, safety, and security (MESH).
Compliance and Audits
You will ensure full compliance of industry standard ands codes required by customer and utilities bodies. Furthermore, you will facilitate and support all required audits, including ISO 9001, CSA, and UL.
Continuous Improvement
Driving the continuous improvement of all aspects of the quality systems for the site will be a key responsibility. You will develop, deploy, and conduct quality system training as required. Collecting, analyzing, and publishing applicable quality data and metrics will also be part of your role.
Quality Audit Management
You will manage the internal quality audit programs and liaise with external regulatory, advisory, and certification bodies. Coordinating and following up on all quality corrective and preventative actions will be essential.
Management System Reviews
Preparing Management System reviews and ensuring the integrity of the manufacturing test and inspection processes, including calibration, will be part of your duties. You will take overall ownership of all QMS documentation and the effective operation of the document control process, Warranty, and Returned Material Authorization (RMA) process.
Maintenance and Integrity
Ensuring the maintenance and integrity of MSA, Capability Studies, PFMEA, and Control Plans will be crucial. You will ensure active participation, as required, in Root Cause Analysis and Error Proofing for line stoppage issues and champion Error Proofing activities for the facility.
Non-Conformance and Supplier Quality
Operating, in conjunction with the Materials team, an effective non-conformance and supplier quality process (WISPER) will be part of your responsibilities. You will ensure facility-wide adherence to the requirements of the Eaton Quality System (EQS) and ISO 9001 Quality Management System as detailed in procedures and work instructions.
What will make you successful?
The ideal candidate will have effective time and project management skills, experience in a quality management role, and possess a willingness to learn. The candidate will require strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which will be essential when working with front-line employees in a fast-paced environment. A proven ability with computers and various types of software will be essential for the candidate, in addition to a strong analytical aptitude and complex problem-solving skills.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field
- Minimum 3 years of related experience, including supervisory experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9000
- Experience in a quality management environment
- Be legally authorized to work in Canada without the sponsorship of a company
- No relocation is offered for this position. Candidates must be able to work onsite at our Edmonton facility.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant certification (Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified ISO auditor or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing processes and exposure to industry 4.0 tools.
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This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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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 Benefits at Eaton Canada / Avantages sociaux chez Eaton Canada for more detail. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.