Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems

Supplier of automotive electrical systems.

Quality Engineer 1

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeEdmonton, KY, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

For the Quality Engineering Technologist path, a high school diploma, GED, or technical certificate plus 1–3 years of experience is required.
For the Quality Engineer path, an engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is required; experience may substitute for the degree.
A minimum of 1–3 years of experience in electronics manufacturing and demonstrated applicable engineering skills is required.
Good communication and computer skills are required.
Experience using Microsoft Office programs is required.
Travel as needed, potentially internationally, is required.

Responsibilities

Monitor, review, and confirm daily quality performance of assigned production lines.
Track in-process defects on assigned lines and identify improvement activities to reduce or eliminate target defects.
Investigate quality problems and concerns for the assigned original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
Analyze and investigate root causes of quality issues for the assigned OEM.
Assist in developing robust countermeasures for in-house and OEM quality issues by leading root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, design of experiments (DOE), and statistical process control (SPC).
Compile analysis reports, report findings to the OEM, and track issues through closure.
Assist in establishing and developing manufacturing operation procedures, equipment procedures, daily check items, and other documentation for assembly processes.
Report OEM quality issues to management.
Create, maintain, and improve process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), process quality control plans, and associated documents.
Support and communicate with all departments to identify potential quality concerns and improvement activities.
Support advanced product quality planning (APQP) and production part approval process (PPAP) activities.
Perform process capability studies.
Analyze defects related to soldering, surface-mount technology (SMT) processes, components, electrostatic discharge (ESD), and functional testing.
Support validation testing and failure analysis.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and warranty risks.
Work with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments daily.
Work with other Quality Team members on activities supporting projects.

Description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Quality Engineer ISHIFT: 1st.

SECTION OR DEPARTMENT: Electronics Division, Quality Department

REPORTS TO: Quality Manager

LOCATION: Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. Edmonton, KY

BASIC POSITION DUTIES:

Monitors, reviews and confirms daily quality performance of assigned Production Lines.
Tracks in-process defects of assigned lines and identifies improvement activities to reduce and/or eliminate target defects.
Investigate Quality problems / concerns of the OEM assigned.
Analyze and investigate root cause Quality issues of the assigned OEM.
Assist in developing robust countermeasures for in-house and OEM Quality issues by Leading root cause analysis using tools such as 5 why, fishbone, DOE, & SPC.
Compile analysis report, report to OEM and track status to closure.
Assist in establishing and developing manufacturing operation procedures, equipment procedures, Daily check items, and other documentation of procedures for assembly processes.
Report on OEM Quality issues to management
Creates, maintains, and improves PFMEA, Process Quality Control Plan, and all associated documents.
Supports and communications with all departments to identify potential quality concerns and improvement activities.
Support APQP/PPAP activities.
Perform process capability studies.
Analyze defects related to soldering, SMT processes, components, ESD & functional testing.
Support validation testing and failure analysis.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework & warranty risks.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Quality Engineering Technologist – HS, GED, or technical certificate plus 1-3 years’ experience.
Quality Engineer - Engineering Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related field.
Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in Electronics manufacturing and demonstrated applicable engineering skills.
Good Communication and Computer Skills.
Experience may be substitution for degree.
Experience in Microsoft office computer programs.
Travel as needed, including potentially international.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Works with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments daily.
Reports to Manager of Quality.
Work with other Quality Team members in team activity to support projects.

About the Company

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems

Supplier of automotive electrical systems.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS) makes electrical systems for cars. Its products include electrical distribution systems, components, and electronics that help power and control a vehicle’s electrical functions. These parts are designed to be installed in vehicles to manage power flow, sensors, and other electronic systems so cars run reliably. SEWS differentiates itself through a long, trusted brand name from Sumitomo Electric Industries and a focus on quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness, backed by safety and a strong global parent company. The company aims to supply high-quality electrical systems to the automotive industry and support the development of intelligent, connected cars.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Founded: 1986

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