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Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront.

Located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems. We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. The Titchfield facility boasts extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types.

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to assess and control the supplier base to Eaton Aerospace Limited in accordance with business, contractual and regulatory requirements

What you’ll do:

• Evaluate the supply base using Supplier Quality Assessment techniques – audit, questionnaire, metrics, etc.

• Approve Suppliers by conducting “desktop” and/or on-site audits of the suppliers Quality Management System.

• Ensure that Regulatory, Customer and Business requirements are flowed to suppliers and sub-contractors

• Develop and deliver training programs (internal & external).

• Participate in resolving issues with suppliers and sub-contractors relating to manufacture, quality, handling and communications.

• Authorise concessions in line with Company & Customer requirements

• Update Supplier Metrics.

• Maintain and update supplier or sub-contractor specifications and standards

• Maintain Supplier SPC records.

• Maintain Supplier records/approvals on ERP system.

• Provide external and internal Auditing with authority to accept or reject proposed suppliers.

Qualifications:

• Degree/BTEC/HND in engineering related discipline – experience may be taken in lieu of qualification

Skills:

• Proven ability to supervise corrective actions and improvement activities with Suppliers.

• Supplier evaluation and development experience, preferably in a lead role.

• Sound practical experience with Excel and Word. Ability to learn the use of new business software.

• Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and to organise and work closely with others.

• Shall have tack and capacity to meet with Senior Management with understanding of the varying conventions applied.

• Qualified Auditor

• Practical experience of auditing Suppliers within the Electro-Mechanical, Mechanical engineering industry.

• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment, with a sound working knowledge of aerospace regulatory and quality requirements EASA Part 21 and AS/EN9100.

What we offer to you:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team

• Flexible working solutions (flexible working hours, compressed week etc.)

• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible

• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University

• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.

• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.