**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. We are more than just a power management company, we are committed to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability. You will be part of a global team committed to delivering on our brand promise: "Make what matters work" We pride ourselves on building a culture that reflects our shared goals, beliefs, and attitudes. We are ethical - We are passionate - We are responsible - We are efficient - We are transparent - We are learning. We are EATON! **What you’ll do:** + 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 employer’s 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 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.