QA Technician (Hourly Position)

Sumitomo Electric Group; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in El Paso, TX is seeking a QA Technician to perform inspections, sorting, and process improvements. The role requires working with both US and Mexico teams to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with standards, including ISO/TS audits.

Strong attention to detail and bilingual communication are essential for success. The position offers a second shift with overtime as needed and frequent collaboration with manufacturing plants across North America.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Willingness to travel between the U.S. and Mexico is required.
• Excellent dimensional skills and attention to detail, including measurement tools and metric system knowledge.
• Willingness to work a second shift schedule and overtime on short notice.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for collaboration.
• Minimum of three years of experience in QA duties; ISO/TS 16949 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with inspections and sorting of FG materials.
• Work closely with the sorting company for instructions and methods.
• Observe and enforce safety rules by QA members and sorting staff.
• Develop standard or visual aids and reports for sorting processes.
• Support ISO/TS internal and external audits.
• Suggest improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Coordinate with manufacturing plants in Mexico for quality feedback.
• Ensure FG material conditions meet customer requirements.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Willing to travel US-Mexico

Dimensional accuracy

Shift flexibility

Forklift operation

Communication skills

QA experience 3+ years

ISO/TS 16949 experience preferred

Tools

Excel

Caliper

Measuring tape

Measuring instruments

Job description

SEWS- El Paso Customer Service Center (Eastside)

Job Title QA Technician

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow up with the inspections and sorting of FG materials.
• Work close with the sorting company for good instructions and sorting methods.
• Observe and ensure all safety rules are followed by the QA members and sorting company.
• Develop standard or visual aids and reports for sorting purposes.
• Help during the ISO/TS internal and external audits.
• Propose changes on ways and procedures in order to make the process more efficient and accurate.
• Maintain close contact with the manufacturing plants in Mexico for feedback on quality issues.
• Ensure FG material conditions are correctly identified and meet all customer requirements.
• Judgment of Good and No Good parts using measurement tools and repair of defects based on skill level/hierarchy.
• Support material handlers to move material using a forklift.
• Perform tear-down inspections on wire harnesses.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bilingual; English and Spanish preferred.
• Available to travel between the U.S. and Mexico.
• Excellent dimensional skills and attention to detail, including basic knowledge of the international metric system and the use of measurement instruments (measuring tape, caliper, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Willingness to work a second-shift schedule and overtime on short notice.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Minimum of three years of experience in similar Quality Assurance duties; ISO/TS 16949 experience preferred.

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.

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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.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V