Quality Engineer I

Sumitomo Wiring Systems (U.S.A.), Inc.; Edmonton (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. Edmonton, KY is seeking a Quality Engineer I for the Electronics Division, reporting to the Quality Manager.

The role focuses on monitoring daily quality performance, defect tracking, and root-cause analysis to drive process improvements on assigned production lines. The position requires an engineering or technical qualification with 1–3 years in electronics manufacturing, strong communication and computer skills, and willingness to travel as needed,

Qualifications

• HS/GED/technical certificate with 1–3 years of experience.
• Engineering degree in Electrical or Mechanical preferred.
• 1–3 years experience in electronics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, review and confirm daily quality performance of assigned production lines.
• Track in-process defects and identify improvements to reduce defects.
• Investigate quality problems/concerns of the OEM assigned.

Skills

Good communication

MS Office

Education

HS / GED / Technical certificate

Engineering degree in Electrical or Mechanical

Job description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Quality Engineer I SHIFT: 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.