QA Technician (Hourly Position)

Sumidenso Automotive Technologies Asia Corporation; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. seeks a QA Technician at the El Paso Center to inspect and sort FG materials, coordinate with the sorting partner, and enforce safety rules across the team.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish, travel between the U.S. and Mexico, and at least three years in QA, preferably with ISO/TS 16949 experience. Proficiency with measurement tools and Excel is expected, plus forklift operation and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bilingual; English and Spanish preferred.
• Available to travel between the U.S. and Mexico.
• Excellent dimensional skills and attention to detail, including basic measurement instruments.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Travel US–Mexico

Dimension measurement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V