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Eaton Corporation Supplier Development Engineer in Champagné, France

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As Supplier Development Engineer you will be responsible for the deployment of supplier development and improvement processes across the Eaton Aerospace supply chain to achieve improvement in both Quality and Delivery performance and enhance supplier capabilities to meet future business needs.

What you’ll do:

  • Responsible for the deployment of supplier development and improvement processes across the Eaton Aerospace supply chain to achieve improvement in both Quality and Delivery performance and enhance supplier capabilities to meet future business needs.

  • Works directly with suppliers where Quality or Delivery performance, or business risk demands robust corrective action and improvement. Utilizes expertise and a wide range of tools to identify and lead improvement actions including Problem Solving, Auditing, Material Management, and Load & Capacity planning.

  • Conducts initial Supplier Site Assessments (SSA) to evaluate risk with New Suppliers prior to their addition to the ASL

  • Performs capability (Product, Process, Materials Management) assessments and where necessary, Special Process Audits with key suppliers to evaluate the application of advanced quality tools, manufacturing capabilities, material management, and lean maturity. Supports the development of subsequent improvement plans and coordinates milestones & completion of actions against an agreed project charter.

  • Assesses Production Rate Readiness with suppliers that are undergoing significant industrial transfers to ensure risks are understood and coordinates the timely completion of actions to eliminate supply chain disruption.

  • Actively supports supply chain cost-out projects and new product introduction by working closely with suppliers from development through to production launch, ensuring compliance to process, and coordinating on time submission of FAI’s or PPAPs as required.

  • Coaches’ suppliers in the deployment of key business processes such as 8D Problem Solving, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), SIOP and Material Management.

  • Monitors performance communicates expectations and required actions for all assigned suppliers. Supports & protects the Business as a Voting Member on Divisional Gate Reviews.

  • Functions as a liaison between suppliers and internal functions/plants (Engineering, Quality, Operations etc.) to clarify requirements, facilitate communication and drive accountability for improvement actions.

  • Educates suppliers in Eaton Aerospace internal processes to achieve optimal alignment with Eaton manufacturing plants.

  • Leads cross-functional teams in the development and deployment of effective supplier related policies, processes, and procedures per AS 9100 and customer requirements. Leads the deployment and training of both internal and external stakeholders worldwide.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, or Supply Chain

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain management

Skills:

  • Fluent knowledge of French and English is required

  • Basic knowledge of quality systems (ISO/TS16949, AS9100), methods and practices including APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and PPAP

  • Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt

  • Lead auditor qualification

  • Lean training and hands on experience is desirable

  • MBA is a plus

  • Commodity Experience; specific to Castings/Forgings, Special Processes & Electronics

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We offer

  • Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry

  • Work in a company that is commitment 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

  • Strong, agile and diverse team locally and globally

  • Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools

  • Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans

  • Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding

  • Balance your work and life with a remote worktime model

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