Engineering Technologist II - Quality Assurance

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technologist in Farmington Hills, Michigan. This role supports quality assurance through inspections and customer interactions, requiring 5-7 years of engineering experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits while working closely with a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality electrical systems.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive engineering experience required.
• Specialized inspection tools experience.
• Ability to maintain quality and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Promote adherence to quality standards and ensure inspection accuracy.
• Inspect and verify quality of reworked products.
• Conduct proactive process walks at customer sites.

Skills

Ability to interpret engineering blueprints

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Inspection and troubleshooting skills

Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Education

HS/GED and technical certification

Tools

Measuring tapes

Calipers

Multimeters

Wire harness pickup sets

Job description

SEWS – Farmington Hills, Michigan Office

Basic Purpose:

This Engineering Technologist for OEM and PIA customers assists in customer support and satisfaction. Supports SEWS Quality Assurance by performing material inspections to ensure the precise quality and correctness of sorted, reworked, or repaired products. These assignments are typically under the guidance of the SEWS PIA and Resident Engineers. The role involves immediate containment actions in case of product or service concerns and requires expertise to identify root causes. The Technologist may also direct and coordinate activities of third-party companies during sorting processes and support their training and certification of parts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Promote and ensure adherence to standards issued by SEWS and SEWS Quality Assurance, aligning with SEWS' values, objectives, and quality benchmarks.
2. Inspect and verify the quality of reworked or repaired products in the ECSC/ICSC warehouse to support zero defect flow.
3. Perform first-piece verification of rework and repair accuracy.
4. Ensure finished products meet inspection standards. Provide feedback to improve the accuracy of documented standards and support training for all standards and updates.
5. Contribute to or prepare reports and documents communicating sorting activity results to manufacturing plants and management.
6. Assess and verify the effectiveness of sorting methods and procedures, ensuring compliance with written standards.
7. Assist customer relations to maintain a continuous supply of certified products and avoid shipping disruptions.
8. Properly disposition non-conforming products and maintain records of such dispositions.
9. Perform material sorts at customer locations as needed.
10. Conduct reactive and proactive process walks at customer sites to identify potential damage areas.
11. Perform other tasks as assigned by Quality Assurance Management.

Qualifications:

• Ability to interpret Ford and SEWS wire harness engineering blueprints, discern details, and specify product features. Utilize specialized inspection and troubleshooting tools such as measuring tapes, calipers, magnifiers, multimeters, and wire harness pickup sets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• 5-7 years of progressive engineering experience.
• HS/GED and technical certification.

About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family, a 400-year-old brand known for quality and reliability. With facilities across North America, SEWS has been providing innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years and is a leading supplier of electrical systems, components, and electronics. Committed to global technical development, SEWS offers a competitive salary and benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, and vacation.

Learn more at www.sewsus.com

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

About the Sumitomo Electric Group

Founded in 1897, Sumitomo Electric has developed many innovative products through R&D based on its manufacturing technologies. With over 350 subsidiaries worldwide, it operates in five sectors: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. It is a Fortune Global 500 company.

More at http://global-sei.com

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

**Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and salary history when applying.**

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