Eaton Wimborne Eaton - Mission Systems Division (MSD) is the world's leading provider of hose and drogue Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) and Actuation systems. Eaton work directly with the aircraft manufacturers and end-users to develop systems that achieve their operations in challenging environments, safely and successfully. To support and act as key contact for Suppliers and the SQ resource allocated to the team to achieve the following: Act as the Point of Contact for Quality Issues for all allocated Suppliers To act as the POC for allocated IPT for issues that cross multiple SC streams Maintain the Supplier List and Audit schedule for all allocated Suppliers Meet the Supplier Quality requirements of the Supply Chain in respect to: Provision of timely SQE Subject Matter Expertise Supplier audits Supplier development RCCA management NOE follow up Attendance at arising meetings including MRB / EFRB / FRB Attendance at drum beat meeting including Tier Boards and MRBs Line management of SQEs including tasking, performance management, and recruitment. Provide SQ skills to the SC team to ensure that Suppliers are appropriately selected, assessed and managed Support the allocated SC team with selection / assessment and management of Suppliers Investigate Quality failing of Suppliers and ensure that RCCA is carried out to reduce / eliminate / mitigate recurrence Ensure Quality Management System compliance throughout the Product Lifecycle Generate Quality metrics and associated tracking to met set targets. Determination and implementation of Quality improvement initiatives. Inspection process adherence and associated support for physical and document sign-off of product prior to despatch. Co-operate with management to meet the employers legal duties; read and comply to the site Safety Health & Environment Policy; and take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions Qualifications: Technical Degree or equivalent experience Skills: Good working knowledge of Quality Standards such as AS9100, AS9110, Part 21 (G), Part 145, DAOS Good working knowledge of AS9145, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, MSA, Cont Plans Support structured problem solving and robust Root Cause and Corrective Action techniques eg 8D, RCCA, 5-Why Actively implemented proactive and preventive Quality techniques Experience in managing and leading teams. Core competencies: Proven background in Supplier Quality and thorough understanding of Quality tools and techniques QMS implementation and auditing to recognised aerospace standards Excellent root cause analysis and corrective action understanding. Core competency demonstrated within one or more of the following specialties: Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Composites. Further competencies will be provided via the competency matrix, and linked to the relevant job level Key Behaviours: Attention to Detail/meticulous Voice of the customer/standards Deliver to Promise, Pace Independence Data based decision making Passion for Quality, doing the right thing Team working Proactive engagement Knowledgeable & willing to learn Right first time approach Problem solving Passion to improve continuously Key measures and milestones Monitoring and reporting of all allocated suppliers assessed as High Risk and under special measures Reporting of Monthly Metrics What We Offer Competitive compensation and benefits package Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team 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 peoples 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, its 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