Engineering Technologist I

Sumitomo Electric Group•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Engineering Technologist I coordinates, reviews, approves, and tracks Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions for suppliers assigned to CEG, and supports PPAP activities for other designated suppliers and teams. The role ensures supplier documentation and product submissions meet AIAG PPAP requirements, customer-specific requirements, and company standards before approval. It maintains accurate PPAP records and tracking systems, coordinates follow-up with suppliers and internal stakeholders, manages the Corrective Change Request (CCR) process, and supports program-specific quality deliverables, gate reviews, escalations, and sample-storage documentation. The position calls for strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple supplier and program activities at once. Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies and supplies electrical distribution systems, components, and electronics to automakers. The company describes its history of delivering automotive solutions for more than 30 years and its global network of resources. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and salary history when applying.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5 years of progressive engineering experience.
Working knowledge of AIAG PPAP requirements and customer-specific requirements.
Experience reviewing supplier quality documentation and evaluating PPAP submissions.
Familiarity with Corrective Change Request processes, supplier corrective actions, and quality documentation systems.
Experience using Smartsheet or similar project and quality-tracking platforms.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Ability to create and maintain tracking logs, reports, presentations, checklists, and formal quality records.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies, omissions, and compliance risks in technical documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
English/Spanish bilingual proficiency required.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple supplier submission deadlines and program deliverables simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or two-year advanced degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
Experience with automotive component development, supplier development, or production launch activities.

Responsibilities

Maintain PPAP tracking records, including the Level 3 PPAP Master Log, PPAP Level 3 Smartsheet, CEG FORM-127 North American PPAP Tracking Log, and other applicable records.
Coordinate supplier PPAP submissions by monitoring due dates, following up on pending submissions, and communicating status to internal stakeholders.
Conduct initial PPAP reviews and complete applicable checklists for assigned suppliers, including reciprocal PPAP reviews.
Review PPAP documentation for completeness and compliance with AIAG requirements, customer-specific requirements, and company procedures.
Communicate deficiencies to suppliers, request and track corrections, and follow up until required PPAP actions are resolved.
Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions.
Distribute PPAP approval notifications and status updates to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Execute and manage the Corrective Change Request (CCR) process, including documentation, follow-up, escalation, and closure of open activities.
Support program quality activities, including CFT meetings, gate reviews, PPAP review and follow-up, escalation files, CEG-1004 creation, and JMC-folder inspections.
Maintain quality records and program documentation, including the CEG-FORM-113 Subassembly Sample Storage Log and related Smartsheets.
Prepare reports and presentations and coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and meet deadlines.