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The campus supports the company's continued growth and creates new career opportunities in the region.\nAs 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.\nJoin 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\nWhat you’ll do:\nAs an Operational Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for daily supplier quality management activities that support manufacturing operations and ensure the quality of incoming materials. You will act as the primary interface between the production line, Incoming Quality Control (IQC), and suppliers for quality issues, while supporting supplier corrective actions, non-conforming material management, and supplier quality performance. You will also support new product introductions and supplier-related product, part, and process changes through PPAP documentation review and validation.\nAs part of your role, you will be a member of our growth program, helping to ensure that supplier quality activities support our growth objectives. 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