Quality Engineer I

Industry: Engineering

Company: Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Description

SEWS-Ohio Customer Service Center (Marysville, OH).

Although located at SEWS – Marysville Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least two days in the office each week but also have the flexibility to work off-site.

BASIC PURPOSE:

• Coordinate and lead new component quality development as well as approval activities with suppliers to meet customer and internal quality requirements
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal Sumitomo departments (Quality, Procurement and Engineering, Manufacturing plants) for delivery of samples parts, internal evaluation, PV test approval, PPAP approval, and other quality control items
• Coordinate and lead supplier audits and new component evaluation activity.
• Coordinate and assist in supplier selection activities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate APQP and PPAP activities for new components and suppliers
• Coordinate evaluation of new components to meet both customer and internal requirements
• Educate and provide developmental support to assure suppliers understand SEWS expectations and quality system requirements
• As needed, evaluate component samples in the evaluation lab
• Identify missing PPAPs per new project new component list; request PPAPs from suppliers; process and approve PPAPs
• Investigate, analyze and track countermeasure activity for new suppliers and new components
• Maintain records of supplier quality activity
• Perform various types of audits at supplier facilities (Pre-production audits, Tool review audits, new supplier audits). Travel is up to 30% and largely North America
• Plan, organize and implement activities to assure the quality for new components and materials developed and controlled by Sumitomo

QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENT:

• BS degree in engineering field required (BSEE, BSME preferred)
• 0-3 years’ experience in Quality Engineering – experience in auto industry components development a plus
• English/Japanese or Spanish Bilingual preferred
• Team orientated with good communication skills and strong motivation to challenging tasks
• Capable of multi-tasking (product maturation/planning/component evaluation/writing procedures/etc.)
• Fluent with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel (intermediate or advanced) and PowerPoint
• Typing speed of 50 characters per minute

About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.

To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems

About the Sumitomo Electric Group

Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune Global 500 company.

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric

**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying. ** An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V