Quality Engineer I

Sumitomo Group; Edmonton (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. Edmonton, KY is seeking a Quality Engineer I to monitor daily quality performance on assigned production lines and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves investigating OEM quality issues, performing root-cause analysis, and supporting PPAP/APQP activities.

Travel may be required. The position reports to the Quality Manager in the Electronics Division, with responsibilities across quality control plans and PFMEA, ensuring robust

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in electronics manufacturing or related engineering field.
• Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field preferred.
• Strong root-cause analysis skills and familiarity with quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, review and confirm daily quality performance of assigned production lines.
• Track in-process defects and identify improvement activities to reduce defects.
• Investigate quality problems/concerns of the OEM assigned.
• Lead root cause analysis using 5 whys, fishbone, DOE and SPC to develop robust countermeasures.
• Compile analysis reports and report status to OEM management.
• Assist in developing SOPs, procedures and documentation for assembly processes.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Electrical/Mechanical knowledge

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering Degree (Electrical/Mechanical)

HS/GED or technical certificate + 1-3 years experience

Tools

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.