Manager, Supplier Quality & IQC

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: The Manager, Supplier Quality & IQC will lead supplier quality strategy and manage the plant Supplier Quality and Incoming Quality Control teams at Eaton’s Vantaa site. The role drives supplier quality activities across NPI, incoming inspection, production, audits, supplier risk management, non-conformances and corrective actions. The position requires over 10 years of quality experience including at least 5 years in supplier quality, a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering, and willingness to travel globally. Strong knowledge of supplier quality processes and tools, team leadership, IPC/electrical familiarity, negotiation, collaboration and analytical skills are essential. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. Eaton's state-of-the-art campus in Vantaa, Finland, serves as a hub for its critical power systems business, bringing together research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, sales, and service under one roof. The campus supports the company's continued growth and creates new career opportunities in the region. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Eaton’s expansion in this area is driven by strong business growth and the demand for systems that ensure business continuity. Situated in a prime location next to the Helsinki airport, the Vantaa facility serves as Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers. Join Eaton and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that have a real impact on the environment. We make what matters work. Find out more on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E What you’ll do: As Manager, Supplier Quality & IQC , you will lead Supplier Quality management and strategy at our Vantaa site, with responsibility for the plant Supplier Quality team, incoming quality control team, supplier quality performance and continuous improvement. Working closely with suppliers, Procurement, production and other key stakeholders, you will drive supplier quality activities across new product introduction, incoming inspection, production and supplier risk management. You will also ensure alignment with the plant Quality Management System and Eaton’s global EQMS guidelines. Key responsibilities: Lead and develop the plant Supplier Quality team including incoming material quality control. You are responsible for supplier quality processes, tools and performance. Support NPI and new/second source projects, including APQP, PPAP, FAI and supplier quality core tools. Lead supplier quality audits, assessments and performance reviews, and support supplier approvals and risk assessments. Manage supplier quality performance, non-conforming materials, reclamations, corrective actions and related quality reporting. Drive supplier performance improvement and maintain strong supplier relationships in collaboration with Procurement and other key stakeholders. Support customer claim handling and manage supplier-related DMR, Cost Recovery, claims and legal clarifications. Develop Supplier Quality practices and lead improvement and system development projects. Qualifications: Over 10 years of experience in quality, including at least 5 years in supplier quality. B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Engineering. Proven track record in supplier quality management, including supplier performance improvement. Willingness to travel globally. Skills: Strong knowledge of Supplier Quality Management processes and tools. Good electrical knowledge and IPC standard understanding preferred. Proven team leadership skills, including team and competence development. Effective collaboration and communication skills for working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders. Proven ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers. Strong analytical mindset. What we can offer to you: Contract in fast growing global company Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team Great promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible Excellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for us All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. 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.